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THEY KNEW WHAT THEY WANTED

Well, all I can aay is, it pays to know how to set a fracture.

Amy

I guess it makes you realize what a good doctor you are.

The Doctor

He owes something to your nursing, ma’am.

Father McKee

It’s like the layin’ on of hands, her nursin’ is.

Amy

Funny you’re saying that, Padre. I once had my fortune told down in Frisco. Out of a palmistry book one of my friends had. Everything in your hand means something, you know. See those bumps? Ain’t they funny? Well, the book said that those bumps mean you’re a good nurse and can take care of anybody no matter how sick he is. That’s why I wouldn’t let you send for no trained nurse, Doc. I was afraid she wouldn’t have my bumps. . . . Gee, I got funny hands! . . .

The Doctor

I’m not sure that medical science pays much attention to the nursing bump, ma’am, but you have certainly got it. I’ll admit that.