The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-07-15

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began to c'lnc in. slow at first but after n
time more plcntifuly; and all things seemed
prosperous in my outward circumstances.
But alas as we arc so often told POLITICALLY
there IS no sweet without its bitter, 10 rose
without It's thorn and trouble came to me in
the shape Of disease, insidioas and slow in its
approaches at first, long feared and suspected,
but at length betraying itself so plainly, that
| could blind myrelf no longer to the truth.
Yes )! was without doubt a victim of dis.
case of the heart, not taphoricHtly, dear
reader, for never had that organ beat with
quicker pulsatieh Mt the approach of mortal
woman, so far as the gentlcr sex was concern
ell, was perfect stole; but that there was
an organic disease about my heart, could
not doubt, ind if ever the symptoms disclos-
cd themselves Enthusiastically, they did so in
my case. There was futteling palpitation,
irregular action, and at length pain; could
not work; life had lost its zest; the fear of
sudden death was ever with me; could cniov
nothing. III had had anything TO leave, or
anybody to leave it to, would havemadc nv
will, for was quite sure now that should
either drop, some day. lifcless in the street,
or that the morning would soon come, when
the power to rise from my bed would have left
me.
remained at my boarding house, and found
no comfort III anything but my cigar, and my
dread disease grew worse and worse. AS yet
had consulted no physician, partly. think
from the apprehension of having my fears
confirmed: but as sat by my window ono
day, smoking as vigorously as ever, gazing
abstractodly across the street, my attention
was arrested by a modest little sign upon an
opposite blind--"C. l.. Todd, NJ. d." While
thinking whether or not it would be best to
make trial ola physicians skill, sudden
;wingc and iluttcr decided me: yes, would
send for DR.. Todd, and know the worst at
oncc
Srmmoning the on Y male servant belong
ing the establishment, | told him to step and
ask DIR. Todd 10 come and see me as sc On MS
possible.
IL nc bnV Srlnncu.
WHAT are you laughing at p asked, 'is
not DR.. Todd a good physician -
80, yes, sir" he answered, Il believe she
Is very good physician, but she han never
tended nobody here"
"She !" said to myself, ''thc boy surely
has Welsh blood in his veins, they always
she everything"
The boy soon returned, saying, ''thc Doc
tor wasn't at home, sir, but left your name
on the slate
In the course Of the afternoon, as | lay upon
the sofa, with my hand pressed upon my head
to still its irregular pulsation, there was soft
tap at my door. Come in,' | called out,
and to my surprise in came the ncatcst,
brightest, and most cheerful looking little
woman, it had ever been my lot to meet.
"You sent for me, believe, sir 2" she said
in quick, brisk, pleasant way.
Il! No, madam; you are la boring under
a mistake"
"Ahl beg PARDON, said the little woman
II found on my slate The name of Mr. liubbs,
! lpul tCIll, -hlS' pIdS HouSt
with a request that would call and see him."
"Your slate, madom," exclaimed, my
establishment increasing every moment, 'you
| surely are not a.
physician yes, sir" she interrupted
quickly, 'l'm physician, DR.. Todd"
extraordinary !" was all could say, for
though had heard at distance of the en-
istcncc of such being, this wasmy first intro
luction to Il female practitioner of the Escul-
apian art. 1t was rather awkward, but since
she had come, determined TO make the best
oft, and acquaint the lady doctor with my
case.
She felt my pulse, and asked numerous
questions as to my symptoms, and then in her
quick bright way, exclaimed
"Ncrvous! nervous! that's all, depend upon
it! Excuse me, sir, but by the air of your
room, presume you are much given to smols-
ing!"
| pleaded guilty.
"And how many cigars do you usually
smoke day!''
81 could not tell; never counted; as soon
as threw one away, l took another, usually.
"lIum! cigar in your mouth pretty much
all the time, ell! Chew, too!'
Again a reluctant confession WAS wrung
| from me.
81 presume you sit up late, smoking all
| the time 2"
eyes, ma am, smoking and rcading.'
"That's it No disease Of the heart at all,
sir; nothing but tobacco; depend upon it,
nothing but tobacco; it'll make you fancy
anything; it'll drive you crazy if you don't
take care. Now will you promise to follow
my advice closely, or not !? Ifnot, will take
my leave Immediately"
promised, submissive as lamb.
elm the first place, then, throw away all
your cigars and tobacco, and promise to buy
| no morc.'
With sigh given to my sole consultations,
said would do as she directed.
Many more directions she gave me as to
diet, exercise, early hours, &c. Perhaps she
saw, too, that cheerful companionship was