Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-01

case, rs ne had no confidence in the medi
cal man by whom she was attended.
told him that it was matter in which
could not come forward, unless requested
TO DO SO by her parents, with whom / wu,
moi upon such terms as would warrant ,
| voluntary call; neither did know, ever
Oy name, the practitioner in whose hand.
she then was.
Inc young man confessed to me that he
was not blind to the difficulties in the wav
OF my compliance with his wishes: and
further acknowledged that those difficulties
were greatly enhanced by The jealousy Of
me SAID practitioner, of any interference
winch might supersede his own services.
or expose his want of skill: while, on the
other hand, Mr.. Benson was SO entirely
"wrapt up" in him, that he would listen to
ADVICE from no other quarter. In concIu-
sion, he told me that he had come 10 me as
a lorlorn hope, on the bare possibility Of
my being able 10 advise some method Of
Ceiling an interview with the patient.
:" would willngly-gIadly,'' l said, ",io
any thing to relieve your anxiety on the
subject; but | fe1rit is impossible. What
Is the name of the aporhecary-such, l
mink you called him--who attends ber?''
"Enerwick," was the reply,
Observation-Disclosures" l reioined
repeating the name which although an
odd one, sounded familiar 10 me;-then,
alter pause, added, "lf it be the man
whom that name calls to my memory, his
sk'll IS about upon par with his principle,
and am not very likely to get an inter-
view with the young lady, if he can pre-
vent 1t. Nevertheless, ! will make an
efiort--we can but fail, after all--so ifyou
VIII be my guide, for the road is strange
one to me, will order my horse, and we
will go forthwith"
My first visit was to the villncc Escu-
laplus, whose house l caused 10 be pointed
out 10 me by my guide, of whom | took
leave tor the present, having appointed
rendezvous at which we should meet, before
! Quilted The place. ! found the doctor.
en- dishabitle, plying his own pestle with
extraordinary perseverance and power,
lie was little 'taken abackn by nv I'm.
expected and unannomced visit; but soon
rerainiag his sclfpossession, he threw
lside his apron, and, under The impression
hat came TO consult him, ushered me into
little room adjoining his shop.
Undeceiving him as to the rurport Of
ny visit, told him, without disclosing nv
lame, that was greatly interested in the
ate OF a patient under his care. and
hou'd feel Obliged by his favoring me with
rs candid opinion of her case.
'as clear a case, "he rephed,vih oracular
onfldence, "as ever came within my prac.
ce-lhc heart ;-afection OF the heart.o
"Olganic or functional?' asked.
"Organic, beyond question: was his
pply; which he followed up by inqliring,
Are you one Of the profession, sir?'
acknowledged that was.
"lhen, sir" he rejoined, reddening
ilh anger, t'you must pardon me for say.
g that this conduct is extremely unrro-
ssional, and whoever, or whatever YOU
ay be will admit Of no interference, on
e part OF a stranger, with patient under
y care. 1t is unprofessional--very I'M
'oiessional''--he added, his wrath waxing
armer as he spoke, s'and let me tell you,
r, ungenlemanly into the bargain.n
" BE the one or the other, or bolh,n ]
lswered, 81 am quite wiling totake up
myself the consequences; but 10 the
can time, am ] TO understu that you ,
Ject to my seeing the young lady?''
Decidedly" was his reply.
81 am sorry for that" said, ssfor /
ust see hers
"What'' inquired he, do you mean 10 ,
y that you will visit her whether htr la i
nts consent or not!n Il
"Nay, you will obtain their permission (
that is you will recommend them 10 !,
j me in," ] rejoined coolly, but with 4
Iliculty suppressins smile. .
"-your impudencem heexclaimed. j
ssDon't swear, 1t is unprofessional. very a
professional, and ungentlemanly into The
rgaiu," returned !, quoting his own D
'rds. "And," | added, ssthat You may &
at no loss to announce me, hare is nv h
I'd. /" AS spoke / shifted my position. |
that the light from the window fell upon .
| face and thus confronting him, | wait. {,
the result of my mannuvre.
lie looked at the card and thcn ri mo Il
h an air in which perplexity and fear o
re mingled. "If you have any doubt
my IDENTIFY resumed 81 will bring d
your mind one or two circumstances ii
ich occurred on the eve Of your quitting a /;
tropoliian for provincial practice, and ii
ich you willperhaps recollect are known +
'nly one person besides yourself, and
stands before YOU"
Every vestige Of the fellows efffontery
hardlhood vanished in an instant; ne !
lad her OH 4 l