“Besides a goose egg on his head and a slight loss of memory, he seems just fine,” Dr. Nash told them during their midday break. “But I thought I’d drop by and check on your slave.” “He’s a free man,” Elizabeth said. “Oh, I’m sorry…” Dr. Nash looked confused. “I’m certain Abner Stone said he was a slave.” “That’s not surprising.” Elizabeth paused from slicing bacon. “But considering how Brady saved Mr. Stone’s son’s life, I would think he’d be a little more gracious.” “Your man saved the boy’s life?” Dr. Nash looked doubtful. “What?” Elizabeth stopped slicing. “Brady rescued the boy,” Asa told him. Dr. Nash cleared his throat. “That is not what Abner Stone says.” “What is he saying?” Elizabeth demanded. “Well, I don’t like to repeat gossip. But Abner Stone seems to be under the impression that Brady was responsible for his son’s accident.” “What?” Elizabeth shook the butcher knife in the air. “That’s a flat-out lie.
