noon
You 'll notice that in any gathering of men , helmets are still worn . '' So he chattered , with apparent unconcern , but , none the less , he was keenly watching his patient . With tact that would have done credit to a diplomat , he kept the conversation in agreeable channels . By noon , Allison had his clothes on , the coat being pinned under the left arm with two safety pins that did not show , and was out upon an upper veranda . Doctor Jack encouraged him to walk whenever he felt that he could , even though it was only to the other end of the veranda and back to his chair . Somewhat to his astonishment , Allison began to feel better . `` I believe you 're a miracle-worker , '' he said .