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`` He wo n't suffer during the trip , if that is what you mean , as he is unconscious of physical pain . And the sooner he could be operated upon the better . He will slowly pass away if left like this , '' returned the doctor . `` But to-morrow 's Sunday , John , and no trains run to Denver until Monday noon , '' said Tom Latimer . `` There 's the morning milk-train , you know , '' suggested the doctor . `` If I explained the case , they would gladly take these men on and turn them over to the physicians at Denver . '' `` Then we 'd have to get them in to Oak Creek to-night , '' added Mr. Brewster .