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Swanson , pledging the doctor to secrecy , revealed part of the truth . `` You wo n't be able to play , '' he advised his patients , `` and Kennedy must take two days off at least . '' `` I 've got to play , Doc , '' responded Swanson , `` if it 's on one leg ; I 've got to . '' It was a few minutes past noon when Swanson awoke with a start . The nurse was in the room , moving about quietly , and Kennedy still slept , moving and muttering in his sleep , as if dreaming of the battle . He remained quiet for a few moments , and then said : `` Nurse , please bring me my clothes . '' `` You must wait until after breakfast , '' she said , coming to the bedside .