The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1876-08-06
THE YOUNG DOCTOR.
By HENDRIX CONSCIENCE.
concluded J
CHAPTER XII.
The Reconciliation.


around small table for the mornings repast
Whilst breakfastinR, they disooursed of the
event which for week past had occupied
evcrybody's attention. Adolphus replied to q
question from his grandfather
"It lie true that Blk days have passed since
was called to see DR.. Heuvels; bnt, Judging
from the explanations made to me day before
yesterday by DR.. Van Hoof, ! no longer doubt
of the recovery of Adelne's father"
al regret that you were not at home yester-
day evening to talk yourself with DIR. Van
Hoof," said the old man. He did not mani
= fest IS much confidence as you do, and even
appeared uneasy"
since he assured you that DR.. Heuvels was
"He told me that he was doing tolerably
we'll. He complains constantly of pain ia his
''But he eats, and his stomach does not refuse
the nourishment,' objected the young man
yourself unnecessarily. DR.. Van Hoof promised
20 see me this morning, and we shall soon learn
his true condition. As to myself, confidently
expect the restoration of DIR. Heuvels health.
The swelling of his limbs is reduced. and his
complexion becomes more natural. will not
be at all surprised if today or tomorrow he
will be able TO leave his bed and walk about
his ROOM"
$50 soon - interrupted his mother. "Thst
would be almost a miracle"
'Assuredly not, mother; it is a very simple
thing. When the vital organs remain unin-
jured, blood is readily formed. To be entirely
we'll, Dr.; Heuvels only needs to regain his
strength"
"B1t these internal pains Z" grumbled the
grandfather, shaking his head doubtfully.
e Suppose something unexpected were to occur
to aggravste the malady."
"A physician Is never secure against unex-
pected complications" said the young man,
" Grandfather, grandfather, you always see
things on the dark side" cried Frances, re-
proachfully. "Adolphus ought to know better
than we do. Obi how happy will dear Adeline
be to see her father in good health; he has
1aaA i, A,.I al,.n
Adolphus. If she could come to visit us, how
tonchingly she would manifest her gratitude"
Frances interrupted herself to run to the
window to look at a carriage that stopped be-
fore DE-. Heuvels' door.
at is DIR. Van Hoof," she said, with an I'M
easy look. $50 early, too! What can that
"Could something unexpectedly have hap
pened 2" stammered Mrs. Walkers.
"Ah! Or. Van Hoof is coming over here"
exclaimed Frances. "God grant that he may
be o messenger of good newsl"
Adolphus had scarcely advanced to the door,
when the surgeon entered and cordially shook
hands.
swell, doctor, what news of the patient 7"
inquired Adolphus, with evident anxiety. ibid
he send for you 80 early ~
The widow and her daughter tremblingly
awaited the surgeon's answer.
I" But why are you all so disQuieted Z" re-
marked the latter, with astonishment "There
is nothing in DR.. Heuvels condition to justify
your fears; at least, in my opinion"
"You see. grandfather, that you were wrong"
cried Frances.
"You will partake of our breakfast, will you
not DR.. Van HoofT said AdolPhus, placing
chair at the table.
"Thanks; / have breakfasted."
I" Sit down, at least. Your early morning
visit, then, need not cause ne uneasiness Z"
"None. In an hour ] must be at the hamlet
of Nederhout, for n consultation with DR.. Teer
hnck, in regard to an operation; there is q
question of removing a tumor. As had not
Lhe advantage of fiudipgyou at home yesterday,
came out earlier this morning in order to talk
with you some moments about j.. l proposed,
also, to visit DIR. Heuvels in passing; but the
servant informs me that he is asleep. 1t is
useless to waken him, os will see him on my
return this way"
"Our grandfather thought he read in the
preston of your countenance yesterday that
you were not entirely treasured regarding our
patient's state. hope that he il mistaken. Is
not everything favorable"
81 do not know what to think about it,"
piled DR.. Van Hoof, Struggling his shoulders
with an air of doubt. Following your in
stru ctions, have continued to have him nour-
ished with broth. more or less strong and by
degrees q small piece of roast beef; hisstomach
digests that with surprising facility, and per-
fectly retains all the medicines better color
appears in his cheeks, and should think that
he was rapidly recovering"
These are all favorable symptoms. What
can there be to cause your doubtW
regret, DR.. Walkers, that you cannot see
the patient yourself. l have already several
times advised him to send for you, but he will
mot consent to it. DR.. Heuvels 10 a singular
man. w uBC can Nc nave against you ne must
have some secret reason unknown to me. You
AJAX me what renders me uneasy He complains
necessarily of acute pains in his breast and in
mis- bowels and when assure him that he will
recover, he insists that he knows we'll himself
that he 10 still in danger"
Well, did not tell you the truth 2" asked
the grandfather of Mrs. Walkers aud Frances,
who had listened to the surgeons remark in
confederation and sadness.
cit is inoomprehensiblef murmured the
young man, dreamily. According to your
Judgment, DIR. Van HoOf, what can be the cause
Of these pains 7"
az do not know what to suppose. Perhaps
we were mistaken in thinking that the infam-
nation had been entirely reduced n
"Do not believe that. Iii i'm possible. The
symptoms of the pleurisy are easy recognized
that they cannot be mistaken, particularly at
the stage which the malAdy had reached. If
there il no new disease, firmly believe that
DE-. Heuvels exaggerates unnecessarily his suf-
feriDgs. At least that 10 only an illusion of his
senses"
"YOur remarks may be true" replied the
other, with a half smile, 81 have actually OBJ