At this point the doctor clears his throat and sees an opening. "Speaking of base camp, you shouldn't be moved back there for a day or two. Any movements like on a litter or wagon will tear your stitches."

Her cheeks tinged a little pink, Christine asks, "He's to stay here, then? How should I-- I mean we, we care for him?" She's given instruction on how to check the bandage he'll put on when he's through and what to feed Dean, among other things. Christine feels quite proud being in charge and that the doctor is telling her these things. But the man's been to the house several times to see her mother and he knows neither Mrs. Chapel nor her husband have the disposition to handle this matter.