Next day, the doctor told Alan about his leg. Jane sat by the
bed and held his hand while he listened. He didn't say anything,but
tears came into his eyes.
I'm very sorry, Mr Cole; the doctor said. But we had to do it. Your leg was broken jn forty places, and lost a lot of blood. You're lucky to be alive.
Lucky! Alan Cole said angrily. With this? Damn it, man, I'll never walk again!