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They drive to Adolph MorgenrothÂ’s farm in the darkness. Once
in the house Kennicott has a quick supper and then inspects the
farmer. Carol feels the rising nausea at the sight of the mangled
flesh. She admires KennicottÂ’s cool. He orders her to pull the
tables together and spread a clean sheet over a blanket on the
table. Adolph is shifted to the kitchen. Kennicott teaches Carol to
administer the ether. Mrs. Morgenroth holds the light and
Kennicott operates on the crushed arm deftly. Carol feels giddy
at the sight of blood and with the fumes of ether. Kennicott tells
her to go out and get some fresh air. She admires her husbandÂ’s
efficiency and courage.
Kennicott decides to spend the night at the farm because he fears
a blizzard approaching. They leave in the morning. Kennicott
senses the gathering storm and tries to reach home before the
storm could overtake them. He manages the situation efficiently.
He lets the horses find their way. They reach a cottage. Kennicott
takes the horses safely through the gate to the stable. Carol is
unable to walk and Kennicott takes care of her. When she
expresses her admiration for his strength and courage, he informs
her that they could have been blown up because Dave Dyer had
sent ether, which is inflammable instead of the chloroform that
he had asked for. Carol, who had been unaware of the danger,
faints promptly on hearing this.
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