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`` I guess not , '' replied the girl . `` His rheumatism hurt him so much he said he might not be able to walk from Dr. Melvin 's new house . '' `` Ma put up his dinner , '' put in Grace , the second oldest . `` Then he wo n't be back , '' returned Richard , somewhat disappointed , for he had been calculating on broaching the subject of going to New York to his father after the midday meal . `` He said his shoulder hurt him awfully last night , '' added Grace . `` I heard him tell ma he could almost feel the bullet worrying him in the flesh . '' `` It 's mighty queer he does n't get a pension , '' said Nancy .