New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-16

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that shall never meet him. am not sorry that
the bonnet was smashed-and the spectaces! what
would he have thought of those
Ten minutes lateI the wheels of a carriage called
the attention of the scholars from their BOOKS and
they were with difficulty kept in their seats Then Then
the door opened. and Mrs Bobbnet-T ompkins, with
race heated from ascending the stairs ana With
her cap.strlngs lying, hustled in ,
Dr Athoe Is sent for to n case OF life and death,
my dears she sad pantingy; so he's sent ms
assistant, Mr. Kilem this morning, Just to report
progress and the tall figure of the Handsome IN
known entered behind her.
The old custom of professional attire has gone
out; so that there was nothing unsuitable to Mr.
hlIlem IN the PLAIN morning suit OF Sir Marmadnke
nor was the well-bred ease of his manner, as he
saluied the presiding deity of the little domain
| startling, though decidedly agreeable
Now why did Miss BOrrodales heart sink as she
beheld the hero OF Yesterday And what could
she mean by mnrmurng within herself, Only
DOCTORS assistant DO govcrnesscs usually require
their male acquaintance to be dukesf
".
| asked to be admitted to the school-room, Miss
BUrrowdale.' observed the doctor calmly, because
! thought it as well TO see the conditions under
which the little works. need scarcely hint to
you, who have made the subject your study, that
health and mental occupation in children are IN
extrIcabiy mtemIxCd.'- Ii she knew my extensive
Ignorance of either he reflected.
Ii he suspected my utter incXpcrlence OF chill
dren.' thought She while Mrs Eobbinct-T ompkins
impressed b, the doctors last mOuthiilling words,
ana the careful interest he cyDced III Monty as q
whole. rather than n q merely physical phcnOme-
non began to think that in future she should desire
the presence of the assistant rather than the prln-
cipa lie has the very newest IDEAS she thought
ami proceeded To ask some rather embarrassing
questions touching the young doctors studies and
experience.
Then Nontys tongue and pulse were examined,
and the most learned reuarks, IN words i've syI-
lahlos long were made upon INN by his new ply
SIC an who had no fear OF the mother and children,
but who experienced constant tinglIng OF appre-
hcnsion lest the more learned govcrncss should ma
EIm ont. The question then turned upon Montys
studies, when It was the g0vcrncsss turn to fear
Then Eta, who had been frightened by the cows.
and displayed historical symptoms, had to be
treated The doctor took ont IiS watch, his ScthO
scope, and little clinical Thermometer. made use
of them ALL wrote the symptoms down IN little
book, having borrowed Mis- Borrowdalcs pen for
the purpose, promised composing dIaught and
prescribed holiday.
such delightful man! SO attentive and Partier,,
aitcrward. 50 different from these rude country
There is one moro pqtcnt.' said the doctor. hav-
ing finished these duties. and the most patient OF
them all | hope. Mss Inrrowdalc, that You VIII
not refuse my services which am sure Won need.
She having. with thanks. declared herself well,
lac appealed to Mrs. BObbIuct IOmpkinS.
You, dear madam. who are 80 well acquainted
with the dclcacy OF ady'S nervous organ zati"n,
are aware hc said. that does not risk ones
life ia saving four precious lives without some strain
upon the sy~tcm-
Risk ones hfcr exclaimed the lady.
Then the doctor related the COW history with
enthusiasm Ia the great surprise Of Mrs. Bo0binet-
Iumpkin-. who had heard very different version
larry Monty of their freak, and had found It neces
sary To Tut things IN moro artistic iIght before
She embraced Miss Borrowtlale with ctTuson, and
kissed her exquisite checks with heartlucSs That
rracmbed pl,tol.,hOls aud caused MI hillem TO
iroWu.
.~hr NAV think herself we'll. he observed. whrl
Miss BorroNda.c persisted IN requiring no medical
AID; but YOU and !, INV dear madam, know better
Tn nervous affections always deceive the pa
urut. Tho eye is the bclTatrr, u nNHlaoiy lt'h
out th,s' ttlc secrets. Kindly let mo examine the
pupils OF Your eyes, Miss Borro"daie'
Pray examine my pupils eyes; u Won WISH It, MI
killcm: Nou will find them bright aud sharp
wittcd. she rrp"i dcmurcly.
There was no help Tor II. however; the mock
doctor gently removed she green spcctaclcs Ia new
par purchased immediately alter the Hccidentl, and
the beautiful face was undseuscd before Num-
blushus slightly, and with "a gentle appeal IN
thc upward gaze. The doctor coorcd ut his own
aud1city and shaded hls eyes with ms hand' ls II
Ia concentrate hIS gaze. Most interesting case ne
murmur,d = elias, of eye that have made my
SPECIAL study; daily opportunity, such as inns
wnald lee the making Of me HIM! Thank YOU.
Then he Withdrew his intent gaze ana tnnuEhtIuIS
.irokcd his chm. and twI sc calculated HIM"
Nothing serious in the eye. hopoF asked Mrs
BobnIuct- InmpkinS; couldn't have goEcrncss
with bad eyes
Their Is something very serious indeed, IN these
eyes he replied though fully hut the eyes are not
bad by any means. The indications OF internal
affections given 10y them are important and highy
interesting To- man oi science. Mrs. BohOIhrt-
TompkIns Not that you need apprelicnd more
than passing disturbance of the nervous system
If taken IN time; all tho young Iady wants Is foS'
and amusement
/ have a good deal Of amusement in this house,
observed the youug lady, with glance that nearly
upset the doctors gravity; | dislike rest
There Is "a supcrlnmlnosity and hyperpenetra-
tive capacity in these CRIBS of vision. my dear
madam that j. at once striking and alarming con
linurd the doctor. wisely addressing the hostess;
the lrdcsccnt chromatl'in OF the chorod Is OF n
hyperhrlliant character, the lncandcSccnco OF the
central orb gives Indications that Hhoud not De diH
regarded. Allow me one more glance. Miss borrow
dale he added hasly scrIbbllng IN the pocket
book.
She allowed it. Int gave him look of proud rndig
nation that he answered by one of appealing peni-
teucc. -, -
What learned Young man observed Mrs. Bob
hinet Ionphlus. III admiration and with Iited
hands.
Then the doctor took the delicate blue veined
wrist of the patient in his tremnlous fingers ana
bent over it with the AR of man touching relic.
Amt she to put out her tongue' inquired Monty
who was watching the proceedings with interest
No returned the doctor, shortly.
Then shr must show her arm. it's awful bad
Grnny san It when she Was dressing this morning,
added the boy.
oh ouly little stin the patient said hastily.
but was compelled by all to show the limb.
4 never saw such an arm III all my life sad the
doctor, gazing dIst:nCtcdly at n limb that might
have been chseed 10y Phidlas from the pnrcst
marble. There a great dIscolored bntch IN hS
white roundncss where COW hSot haI tramplo99
1t; and he looked upon the bruEe with plluul
gaze that he might have given 10 his own suffering
child Docs that hurtr hc asked, laying one
finger over 80 gentle upon the brulsc. ~
Not IN the lcast, and | shouldnt care II ~ dld'
she replied with some contempt
THAT she wouldn t, she's as plucky AZ plucky
Monty shOutcd.
Mr.. Killcm strokcd Monty's curls with tender,
ness aud gently drew the sleeve over ia" beautiful
limb promising an ointment Tor 1t: Inc woru oScn-
lation had trcmbrd upon his lips hut lie had wisely
suppressed IL.
The great thing would be-. he said, TO forget tho
tcrrors of yesterday. To that end It would be De
sIabo that Miss BOrrowdalc and the charming
objects of her care should be separated for lew
hours Then he proposed that the children Should
bc taken upon an excursion with thcir PaIentS
while Mrs Athoo should call with the doctors
waeonettc aud take Miss Borrowdae for dfiNo
after lunch and keep her at tho doctors tl night
This was readily agreed To by all but the young lauF
L.r...LI ,uE.,.n nnl1nu w mot usknl She how