But while they talked not one word was said upon the subject of sickness or medicine. They talked of Traverse. The doctor assured his mother that her boy was of such fine talent, character and promise, and that he had already made such rapid progress in his classical and mathematical studies, that he ought immediately to enter upon a course of reading for one of the learned professions. The boy looked up and smiled, then dropped his head and seemed to reflect. Perhaps you have never thought upon the subject.
Law sets people by the ears together.
Both mother and son looked up in surprise. I shall be glad to have the lad there. It will amuse me to give him instruction occasionally. I can't for the life of me keep from giving people bread pills. And now, by the way, I must be off to see some of my patients in Staunton.