Attempted murder in Hootin' Holler?

Snuffy Smith, 2013-10-28.

Of course, it may be that Elviney wasn't trying to kill her husband. Maybe she just didn't realise that forcing an old man to sleep in a freezing cold barn might be bad for his health.

On the other hand, why was he so cold? The cow was presumably there with him, and he had a blanket. Uncomfortable, sure, but out of the elements and sharing an enclosed space with animals whose body heat should keep the place relatively warm. Did he decide to just sleep outside instead? Maybe his condition is his own fault.