Chapters 11-12 Summary

One night, Bruce has an attack, and Henry calls up a doctor. The doctor complains that his chauffeur is not around, so Henry goes and asks Goose if he will pick up the doctor. Goose reveals that his roommate, Horse, already knows the secret. They go and get the doctor, while Henry tries to keep Bruce calm and warm in bed. Bruce seems sure that he is dying this very night. When the doctor finally arrives, Horse and Goose come into the room with him. The doctor examines Bruce, and concludes that Bruce is certainly not going to die tonight. The next day is Bruce's birthday, and Goose and Horse surprise him with cake and ice cream, and tobacco. Bruce continues to ask Henry to write to Arcturus, and Holly keeps sending him fake letters, supposedly from Arcturus, delaying the change...