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Maybe you had better go back home and take it easy . '' `` Well , I will if I do n't feel stronger in a week or two , '' was the slow and thoughtful answer . And then Tom put his hand to the back of his head , as he had done so many times lately . It was not until the noon hour that the fun-loving Rover had a chance to talk to Spud and Stanley . He went up to both of his chums frankly and told them what he had told Sam . `` Oh , it 's all right , '' said Spud , quickly . `` I knew you were n't yourself , Tom .