“What are you, anyway, kid? With them duds you got on, I can’t tell if you’re a boy or a girl.” “He’s a boy,” Tom said quickly. “Is that so?” McDaniel said. “I can’t tell,” Rigby said. “Take off them britches and let’s have a look,” McDaniel said. “That oughta solve it,” Rigby said. Rose stepped forward, positioning herself between Rabbit and the two men. Old Tom put a hand on Rabbit’s shoulder and pulled her back a step, farther away from the house.
