THE SECOND ACT
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tibia and fibula are fractured in the right leg. The femur is crushed in the left, and the ischium damaged as well. Now, if no systemic complications develop . . .
Tony
Oh, my God!
The Doctor
. . . six months . . .
Tony
[Crescendo again]: Six month’! Six month’! Six month’!
The Doctor
You won’t make it any shorter by exciting yourself.
Tony
Da’s right, Doc. Ees no good get excit’. I ondrastan’. But six month’ . . . [A pause.] Doc, I’m goin’ ask you som’thing an’ you goin’ tell me just da truth, eh?
The Doctor
I know what’s on your mind, Tony. If you keep quiet and take care of yourself, you’ll have all the kids you want.
