Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-16

with him. lie tells me tuat DIR. Iaen
nee has lately published work whic
has made great noise In The medicu
world. They say he can tell differen
diseases of the lungs bylistening TO tn
chest, by means Of an instrument the,
call a stethescope."
"oh, how I should like to have m,
lungs examined, said Ernestine.
"What nonesence,' replied Alfred. !"
might just as well talk about havin,
mine examined" IT,
II propose you and I 70 to-morrov
10 this DR.. Laenncc, rnd lot him exam
inc our chests, just for joke."
What a funny idea, said Alfred
laughing: "but for tho4i6 of lne can
not see whore the joke os1l be-
~, .os| 9l...'.. should q. I'tS gq 6leI|
To Know that have no,aing the matter
with my lungs--and then IL must be 81
curious TO sec this new method
"Well, ma chere, since you have se
your mind on II, we win Co." repliet
Alfred, sit can certainly DO no HARM"
Ernestino had gained her point ant
was satisfied. She then turned the con
versation on other subjects.
The following day Ernestine and AL
fred departed together, 10 pay a visit tc
the great Laennoc. They soon arrived
at his residence and were shown into
the reception room.
They found n number Of patient,
there, waiting their tsrn. After Will,
they were admitted to tho physieian''
presence.
Laennec, who had been previously
notified Of their intended visit, scrutin.
lied them closely as they entered, and
at once inquired as 10 the object Of their
visit.
Doctor" said tho young man; 1--WE
have come to consult you respecting our
health. We wish you 10 examine our
lungs"
avery we'll" said the Doctor, Il will
begin with you. OF what do you COM
plain?"
Nothing in particular" replied Al
fred, but / should like 10 be convinced
there is nothing the matter with me-"
"Do you cough ?"
"Well, yes, have had bad cough
for two months"
Have you grown any thinner late
ly?"
"l have lost about ten pounds during
the last two months, but / aseribe that
to a bad cold from which / have been
suffering"
"Do you get teverish toward night2"
II do not know that do, but think
there is little increased beat Of skin"
"Allow me to feel your pulse" said
the Doctor.
Alfred extended his hand, and Laen-
nee examined his pulse carefully, count.
ing it by his watch.
His pulse was regufsF and natural.
,,JsnenaeS thea procec ~ &C saskcAhis
He listened aftentively
all over his chest, aud made his notes
after he had finished. AS he did so a
CLEAN Of satisfaction might be seen to
hit over his features.
The notes he made Of the ease were
rs follows:
"Alfred de Morville, age % years,
Frenchman by birth. Bilious temper
ament, complains Of cough for two
lost ten pounds in Weight.
Pulse natural. On physical examina-
ton Of the chest, / find the respiratory
murmur isheard distinctly through both
lungs In lower lobe of both lungs mu-
cous ralc is very distinctly heard,
which decreases in intensity in the
middle one is wholly lost in the upper
lobe. This patient is evidently affected
with chronic bronchitis, and there is
not the slightest trace of tubercular
disease Prognosis-perfect recovery"
After the doctor had finished, he
scribbled on piece Of paper the follow
ing words and slipped it into Ernstine's
hand without being perceived by AL
fred:
"Your friend has nothing seriously
the matter with him--he will be quite
we'll in a month or two"
Ernestine read it and thanked the
Doctor by an eloquent gesture.
"Monsieur," said tho Dr., "you must
get rid Of your cough; by following my
/ have no doubt in q short
time your health will be quite restored" 7"
Ernestine was so overjoyed that she
rose. and bidding sno sho DociOrgood morn
ing, was about leaving IN, room ,
Ernestine, you forgot" exclaimveo Al
fred, cit is your turn now'
allow thoughtless i AMI exclaimed
Ernestine. "Doctor, want you TO ex.
anime my lungs" &
"You had better just step in the 9th
Or room" said Laennec to Alfred.
The latter obeyed, and the Doctor was
alone with Ernestine.
"Doctor, Il is a mere FORM" said Ern-
estine, II told him wisifsdrto have my
lungs examined, In order TO bring him
to you"
"Well, Mademoisolle, since you have
come here, may as-well convince my
self that you are we'll"
"If you think it necessary, by all
means"
"Have you any cough2"
"None, if | may except slight clear.
ing of my throatin the morning"
aDo you suffer from cold hands OF
feet?"
"welI, yes, ! do sometimes"
The doctor applied the stethescope tC
her chest He almost gave atart
Ernestiene, however, did not notice il
He went through tho same form tina
no had done with Alfred, his face grow
ing more dark and sombre as his exam
nation proceeded. lie made notes a
before. They read as follows.
"Ernestine do Luceval, age 10 years
French woman birth. Sanguino tenn
permanent. Strumous Diathcsis Com