The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1876-06-18
NUMBER 20
THE YOUNG DOCTOR.
BY hendrix CONSCIENCE.
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tContinued.)
! Mr. Van Horst looked after Adolphus with q
melancholy AIR, and suddenly csllad:
doctor, doctor; beg you to return"
He handed him O chair, and continued:
Nov NOW it 10 your torn to comply with my
wishes. Listen to me . few moments"
plus, "If can be useful to You in anything,
it will afford me great pleasure"
Mr. Van Horst re lighted his pipe. and draw
ing few puffs, which foated in blue clouds
around his head, he asked:
Tell me: doctor, If you have observed my
appesranCef Have You not remarked that am.
Certainly, sir; you appear little indis-
posed"
"a littlei" exclaimed the other. s'You speak
very lightly of it. In that you do not chow a.
DO not be offended, sir" interrupted the.
young man. You have your physician. He
is the best judge of the gravity of your indie
That 10 another qnestiun." replied Mr. van
horst, laughing. az have once consulted
otheri y
AS far as you are concerned, you are per-
feotly free; but permit me to say. that physi-
the patients Of their brother physicians unisSS
Invited to do So. This 10 o necessary rule be-
tween tween ns, to prevent nndermining or any IN
be infringed, the profession would infallibiy
lose it's dignity"
'Theu, If Irequest yon to talk with mo an
instant about my complaints. you will refuse,
"Bo go good as not to make rnesuch @ rs-
quest" Adolphus replied, much Ss12karraseod.
rour phyaiOian, Dr.. Heavels, will speedily
relieve you"
Lay aside this strange sensitiveness,7 cried
Ar. van Horst, drawing heavy puffs from his.
no longer attends mo. ! thanked him this.
morning for his care, and asked for his bill.
They ato now bringing my carriage. I en-
conversation. q 0OmaLbinD w I do
derstand, bot which inspires me with conf
denoe, induces ne to wish to talk to you about
my mHray o Boz since you appear to desire to-
Pardon me, sir," interrupted Adolpbus, de-
it6erately. If such be tho state Of affairs
which l cannot doubt, it becomes nv duty "a.
place my little know owledEs at your service.T
"ln that case doctor, examine me thozouR uRhIy.
plAint."
The expression of Adolphus' counteuauooA:
suddenly changed. Always amiable aod sweot..
It became also grave and serious. It was easy
81 10 see that the practice Of bis profession raised
Young man master fall of authority.
The moment he entered the apartment RO
the symptoms Of the diSeAse; bat now that
he was called on to examine him professionally,
he considered some time, with sorutinIsine
felt his pulse.
"PIease unooveG your breast, sir.~
WhyT asked the other in astoniShment
u, OeR oL yoas BE. 70 permit me to continue
The exanination. Do yoo somstiu1es have pal
pitation of the heartW
Yes, often," sighed Mr.. Van HOrst, uncover
nR his breast.
The young doctor placed HE hand on the pa-
tientS heart. and appeared to count its beat
nRP. Not satisfied with that, he placed HE ear
agalnst hiS breast and listened to the internal
sound.
Mr. Van Horst was much surprised at this
proceeding, and when AdoIpbus raised his
bead, he asked:
BIT, doctor, what are yOu doinRr Yen g.
Suredly de not hear what passes inside Z"
Exactly so, cir. 1 hear very distinctly;
and Am delighted to inform yoH that your
heart and lungs are in excellent order"
Bot something 10 the matter. Do VOC think
my stomach 10 out of order ~
81 Am inclined to think so, Bot permit ma
to proceed in my examination, that 1 may vita
certainty understand the character Of yoor
di0ease. Please to answer my questions. Be-
fore living In the country, did you not reside in
. city What kind of q life did you lead Did
81 was . merchant"
Did your business require . great deal OF
mindf"
"I have worked hard, dOoter, from my child.
hood: Night and day my thoughta were en-
my own fortune, and ny mind was inceasantly
occupied until retired from business Viththo
hope Of passing the rest Of nay dAya In the
country TRANQUILITY and in good health. Bat
gou perceive, doctor, that was mistaken"
Sinued to question him.
"DO you smoke great dpSlP
"Yeo; great deal every day, and sometimes
In my bed. 1t iS the only comfort have"
"hsvs yoT - been long accustomed TO smoke so
"For year OF swo. In the city, snohsd
occasionally q oiRnP; bph hero have nofNi0C