The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1876-07-23
NUMBER Is.
TIE YOUNG DOCTOR.
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By HENDRIX CONSCIENCE.

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Mr.. Van Horst entered the apartment; his
cheeks were glowing with the hue Of hsalth,
his eyes were bright with strength and plons-
power. Those who had known him when he
was go pale and thin would have scarcely re-
The young doctor, notsith stan ding his emo
ton, was struck with astonishment ut the eight
Of such change. Mr. Van Hofst hardly Rave
him time to welcome him, but said, holding
"Ahi my good, my dear doctor. my heart
| throbs with Joy and grstitudei You look &C
| me with astonisbment. The health that 10 re-
due. To you owe my life and, II ever Tor.
| get Ii, should reproach myself with such In
gratitude as q crime"
absenoe that might surprise you by my CON-
plete cure, and now see! Look at my full
che exs, at my nervous arm. Alb Dr.. Walkers,
you are stl young, but yonr professional tact
az thank God for having granted me tho IA
VOC OF giving. y0n COED adsiee,n replied Adolf
Him still more, Mr. Van Horst, for having given
You the will to follow my advice. 1t Is 10 your
own strength Of mind that you owe your
always equally modesti" replied Mr.. Van
Horst. If my gardener had not related to
me how you cured those poor, ebAndoned sick
caused strength and health TO reign in those
novels where only misery, and disease were
known, you might persuade me that my restor.
alton to health was bat q happy chance Dr
Walkers, yo1 should have more confidence in
yourself, and not disclaim those Gu alitiea and
talents With which heaven has so richly en-
dowed you. b assured that You possess \
powerful genius for the cure of diseases"
Adolphus stammered some reply, aud then
remained silent. He appeared occupied by
thoughts entirely removed from the Subieaf
upon which Or. Van Horst addressed him,
The latter touched him Familiarity on the
shonldeI:
never felt that village was too small place
for q man of your professional talsntS Have
you never desired to reside in q large city
@hger thae You have not you are too humblef
BAT the science OF medicine belongs to human
~. II . man has the power to do great good
" curing many, he has moi right to remain in
'iaeo where his abilities are ctrcumscribed. 1t
appears TO me that IN large city celebrity
Ind fortune would irfailibly be your portion. I
my good Dr.. Walkers, there is
great deal OF selashnes. in what say. do
Tot intend to reside in future at my country
eat from time to time will come and re-
main few days; but have purchased q COM
orth live there. desire to be your best friend,
o zee yon every day and to enjoy your society.
have great deal of influence in Antwerp,
md IL you will reside there, stimulated as
would be by my great gratitude, would soon
'rooure Tor yon patients so profitable and nu-
nerous as to make you forget the nodes pat
ouABo OF tne NllIaRe. Ihis IDEA mas occupied 4
~ mind for several moaths. What do yOI saw :.
o IL, doctorfp
Adolphus shook his head dejectedy. Touched
y Mr. Van HorsIs kind expressions. Frances
ad unconseiously approached although her
yes still showed traces of tears, n smile, in
Which JOY and uneasiness mingled, frightened
or features, ard her expression encouraged
ir. Van Horst TO redOnble his Efforts.
DO you not think, my sweet young lady"
% said, that your brother sbouId reside in
AnfweTpT IL Is so cad to pass life in village
'hen Que 10 born to shine in q large city"
Frances was silent.
What is the matter with You both ?" cried
ar. Van Horst, nstonished. 90 II am not de-
eived, my dear young lady, you have been
Keeping Your brother scarcely attends to
That am saying. What has happened Par
on my intrusion, bat it griezes me TO see one
infer who has saved my life ~
Frances replied in . low tone:
" Ny poor brother Is distressed because he
annot go to a city to reside"
The young man tried by gestures to prevent
is sister from telling &C. but Frances only
bought Of Adeline,s sad fate, and, taking NO
office Of her brother, she continued:
"You understand, cir, that the doctor, our
Pposite neighbor, has become my brothers
uemy this renders Adolphus's life unhappy,
nd occasions Us continual uneasiness. We are
OF happy
Mr. Van Horst was delighted 70 see that the
Of his desires would meet
swell, my good friends" he cried, g What is
lore simple than to take leave Of place
here you cannot live tranquility Decide, DR..
alkieTs; make . good resolution. Go to the
ity. l will be answerable for your complete
1cceBs."
{" ImPossiblsi cannot hink Of sueh q
hing" replied AdolPhus. IL acknowledge,
Ir. Van HoFst, l would thank God we're / able
, sccede 70 your wishes, bat there are obsta-
lee that cannot surmOunt. thank you
quSlly for your kindness"
May / know what these obstacles are r.
Toe young man soErowfully shook bis head.
To -ess1e in ety. replied Frances,