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Rh tibia and fibula are fractured in the right leg. The femur is crushed in the left, and the ischium damaged as well. Now, if no systemic complications develop

Oh, my God!

six months

[Crescendo again]: Six month’! Six month’! Six month’!

You won’t make it any shorter by exciting yourself.

Da’s right, Doc. Ees no good get excit’. I ondrastan’. But six month’ [A pause.] Doc, I’m goin’ ask you som’thing an’ you goin’ tell me just da truth, eh?

I know what’s on your mind, Tony. If you keep quiet and take care of yourself, you’ll have all the kids you want.