Order these events chronologically as they occur in the story: Bubber explains to Dr. Archer why he and Jinx came to see Frimbo.
Dr. Archer examines Frimbo and finds a bloody wound on his skull.
Jinx and Bubber carry Frimbo downstairs to Crouch's office.
Bubber runs across the street to Dr. Archer's office.

the answer is decimated

tree and the cat in the tree

you didn't provide the passage.

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