Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-10-27

entered the room i'll my most profes,
sional manner, and looking straight be.
fore me at once saw what was unmistaka.
bly, "old Dillon" but SO much wrapped
up that very little more than quarter OF
his face was visible / can honestly say
| never noticed Miss Dillon till her faith
er himself waved n small fat hand in her
direction, saying:
"My daughter, DIR. Mortified ; she al
ways comes with me wherever go, for |
am SO infiim don't think it safe to be
left alone-but she enjoys excellent
health" This last remark vas said in
most deplorable tone, and ms ] turned |
almost started with surprise, for old Dill
Ions daughter was small, delicately
made girl, who could not be much more
than II years old. Her forehead was en-
circled by the most golden hair had
ever seen, and her face, though moi what
could be called extremely beautiful, was
yet one of the sweetest had ever gazed
at. The expression was 30 simple, the
large blue eyes were so innocent and shy,
that for a moment was completely lost
in wonder how such man as the one be-
fore me had any right to possess such n
daughter. Miss Dillon was evidently
very retiring, and at this moment also
feeling de trop.
81 dare say, DIR. Merrfeld," she said,
hurriedly, blushing up to the roots of her
hair, 'that there is room might sit in
while you hold your consultation Papa
never likes me to leave him alone a min
ute, for fear anything should happen.
Anywhere will do" l bowed. and rang
the bell, saying, i'll as calm n tone as pos
sible:
"Show Miss Dillon into the study.
The vision of fair hair having disappear
ed, gave myself up to the examination
of my patient. After careful enquiry |
came to conclusion which made me Ger.
tam that this was the last time [ should
see Mr.. Dillon. The truth being there
was nothing much the matter with him,
that the old man was a regular hypochon.
driac-in fact, that all his ailments were
imaginary. But yet come what might l
must speak the truth even for the sake
of,further fees, 1 must otgive dishonest
opinion. | would not be the first of the
ID to act lie.
Mr.. Dillon now began to give me
minute account of his ailments, and to
repeat the advice of various doctors.
"And now, DR.. Mortified, feel sure
you will agree with me in thinking it alb
solutely imperative that / should leave
England at once, to cure this troublesome
cough"
If only could have agreed with him
but no.
Quite the contrary" | said calmly
81 think you should stay in England, tile
finest and most healthy climate for a con-
stitution like yours.
Bless me Bless me r. calculated Mr..
Dillon, looking distressed. 800 you
really think SOP"
without shadow of doubt, sir"
But about exercise? / ought to take
very little, of course ?"
mot at all the more You walk the
better it will be for you"
'You are quite unique, sir, in your
opinion But about pre-
scription, doctor. I suppose you will
write one for me, to allay this cough, for
no." I answered, "any ordinary
lozenge will suffice" / knew now had
signed my death warrant; or rather, l
thought knew for what was my sur
prise when Mr.. Dillon exclaimed
my dear Sir, you are the first physi-
cian who has given me no prescription 1
believe you understand my case. hope
may come and consult you as often as |