Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-11-10
Fraser's Magazine
UNDER FALSE C0LORS,
OR, "A ROLAND FOR AN OLIVER.
Continued

Il asked to be admitted to the school
room, Miss Borrowdale,' observed the
doctor calmly, because I thought it as
well to see the conditions under which
the little man works. / need scarcely
hint to you, who have made the subject
your study. that health and mental oc-
cupation in children are inextricably in
termixed.'- If she knew my extensive
ignorance of either'-he reflected.
If he suspected my utter inexperi-
ence of children thought she, while
Mrs. Bobbinet-Tompkins, impressed by
the doctors last mOuth-filling words, and
the careful interest he evinced in Mon
ty as whole, rather than as a merely
physical phenomenon, began to think
that in future she should desire the
presence of the assistant rather than the
principal. He has the very newest
IDEAS she thought, and proceeded to ask
some rather embarrassing questions
touching the young doctors studies and
experience.
Then Monty's tongue and pulse were
examined, and the most learned remarks,
in words five syllables long, were made
upon him by his new physician, who
had no fear of the mother and children,
but who experienced constant tingling
of apprehension lest the more learned
governess should find him out. The
question then turned upon Monty's stu
dies, when 1t was the governr.ss turn
to fear being found out by the doctor.
Then Eta, who had been frightened
by the cows, and displayed hysterical
symptoms, mad to be treated. The doc
tor took out his watch, his stethoscope,
and little clinical thermometer, made
use of them all, wrote the symptoms
down in little book, having borrowed
Miss Borrowdale's pen for the purpose,
promised a composing draught, and pre-
scribed holiday.
Such delightful mani so>attentive
and particular, Tompkinsp Mrs. Bobbi-
observed afterward. so
different from these rude country pote-
carries
There is one more patient said the
doctor, having finished these duties, and
the most patient of them all. / hope,
Miss Borrowdale, that you will not re-
fuse my services, which I am sure you
need l al i@7le ti7f'
She having. with thanks, declared her
self well, he appealed to Mrs. Bobbinet-
Tompkins. @
You, dear madam, who are 50 well
with the delicacy Of lady's
nervous organization, are aware he
said. that one does not risk ones life in |
saving four precious lives without some
strain upon the system
Risk ones lifep exclaimed the lady.
Then the doctr related the COW histo-
y with enthuiasm, to the great surprise
If Mrs. Bobbinet- Tompkins, who had |
heard very different version from the
for they were ashamed, par
Monty, Of their freak, and had
ound it necessary to put things in
mare artistic light before their mother.
She embraced Miss Borrowdale with
and kissed her exquisite cheeks
With heartiness that resembled pistol
hots, and caused Mr.. Killem to frown.
"She may think herself well,' he OBJ
erved, when Miss BorroTdale persisted
n requiring no medical aid; but you
These nervous affections always deceive
he patient. The eye is the betrayer, it
Invariably lets out these little secrets.
Kindly let me examine the pupils of
our eyes Miss Borrowdale.'
Pray examine my pupils eyes, if you
wish it, Mr.. Killem; you will find them
right and sharp-witted,' she replied de-
nurely.
There was no help for it, however; the
nock doctor gently removed the green
pectacles "a new pair purchased imme-
lately after the accident), and the beau
iful face was undisguised before him,
lushing slightly, and with gentle ap-
eal in the upward gaze. The doctor
olored at his own audacity and shaded
ls eyes with mis- hand, as fif to concan-
rate his gaze. Most interesting case
10 emurmured; "a class of eye that
ave made my special study; daily op-
ortunity such as this would be the
making of me. H'ml Thank YOU Then
~ ewithdrew his intent gaze and thought
ully stroked his chin, and twice ejaeu-
ated H'mr
Nothing serious in the eye, 1 hope p
sked Mrs. Bobbinet- -Tompkins; 1 could !
ot have governass with bad eyes
There is something very serious, In
eed. in these eyes, he replied thought
hly, but the eyes are not bad by any /;
means. The indications of internal af-
ections given by them are important
nd highly interesting to man of sci :
nee, Mrs. Bobbinet- Tompkins. Not
hat you need apprehend more than a
assing disturbance of the nervous sys, |
en- IL taken in time: all the young lady
wants is rest and amusement Ia
have a good deal Of amusement in
his house, observed the young lady,
nth glance that nearly upset the doc
or's grayity;' dislike rest
There is i superluminosity and hy-
representative capacity in these orbs Of