A FRESH START 13

at bills house he got arvy inside and in a straight back chair. then propped the injured leg up on another chair.and started cleaning the cut. harvy watched and didnt have a lot to say. when bill finished he looked at harvy and smiled" its not to bad. i dont think it needs any stitches." harvy nodded but his eyes were droopy. bill couldnt figgure out how this cut on his leg esas causeing harvy to act do. then it was when he saw a small blood stain behind harvys ear. pulling his hat off and brushing his hair back it revealed a lump the size of a golf ball . when bill touched it harvy winced and ducked his head. " well that explains a lot. why didnt you tell me about it?" bill asked the cowboy. " i didnt know it was a big deal i dont hurt much. i just need some rest i think" harvy was mumbling as his eyes closd. bill helped him up and walked him to the bed. as soon as harvys head hit the pillow he was sound asleep. bill shook his head and went out to tend to the horses. once again he was dealing with company. he shook his head as he pulled the saddle from the sweating horsses back. but what else could he do ? he asked himself. that lump on his head didnt look bad but harvy was acting like it did some real damage. harvy had mentioned a wife, should he get word to her as to harvys where abouts? he knew it would be the thing to do, but he didnt think it wise to leave him alone either. he would have to think on this a while. in the mean time he would cook up a feed and see if that would help.