A job was a good reason to be called to Doc. Better than having to fear to be scolded for anything, not that Trace was aware to be guilty of anything that would warrant that. A job was also good news, because Trace itched for something to do. An assignment from Doc directly promised to be far more challenging than his daily business.
Trace threw on his jacket and fixed his hair to look moderately presentable, then hurried to Doc's office. Couldn't let him wait too long. Once there, he knocked the door thrice, then waited till he was allowed to step in.
"Yes, sir?"














