Lucius, Boon, Corrie, and Butch leave Uncle Parsham's for the hotel, but Corrie convinces the wagon to stop at the doctor's local office to have Lucius' hand examined. A heavy gray haired woman answers the door, and announces that it is the "race horse folks" at the door. As she disappears, Butch walks into the home, uninvited but knowing he is welcome because of his badge. He and Boon walk to the parlor, while Corrie and Lucius enter the doctor's office. After glancing at the wound, the doctor believes it to be healing well, thanks to Corrie's efforts, and suggests simply continuing their current plan of treatment. For payment, the doctor asks Corrie for a handkerchief, and she instead gives him her garter.
Butch is again baiting Boon as Corrie and Lucius exit the.....
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