South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-11-16

at. lhe ext ression was so simple,
the large blue eyes were so innocent
and shy, that for moment I was com.
pletely lost wondering how such a
man as the one before me had any
right to possess daughter. Miss
Dillon WAC evidently very retiring.
and ut this moment also feeling de-
trop.
Il dare say, DR.. Merr:feld,' she said
hurried.y. blushing up to the root of
her hair, that there is u room might
ST, III while you hold your consulta-
ton. Papa never likes me to leave
him alone a minute, for fear anything
should happen. Anywhere will do.
bowed aud rang the bell, saying, in
as calm tone as possible:
Show Miss Dillon into the study
The vision of fair hair having disap-
peared, gave myse!.up to the exami
nation OF NY patient. After care
tut inquiry | came to a conclusion
/ which made mo certain that this was
the last ;imeI should see Mr.. Dillon.
The truth being there was nothing
much the matter with him, that the
old man was a regular hypochondriac
in fact, that all his ailments were
imaginary. But yet, come what
might [ must speak the truth: even
/ for sake of further fees, | must not
give 9 dishonest opinion. | would
not be the first of the fourteen to act
a lie.
Mr.. Dillon now began to give me
q minute account of his ailments, and
TO repeat the advice OF various doc.
tors.
And now, DR.. Mortified, I feel
you will agree with ne in thinking it
absolutely imperative that l should
leave England at once, TO cure this
troublesome cough
If only | could have agreed with
him; but no.
Quite the contrary / said calmly.
Il think you should stay in England,
tho finest and most healthy climate
for constitution like yours.
Bless me. Bless me! calculated
Mr.. Dillon, looking distressed. do
you really think SOP
Without shadow of doubt, sir
But about exercise? | ought to
take very little OF course?'
Not at all tie more you take the
better it will be Tor you.
'4ou are quite unique, sir, in your
opinion-relnarkable But about O
| prescription doctor. | suppose you
Will write one for me to allay this
cough, for iustance?'
No, -! answered, any ordinary To-.
zenge viii suffice | knew now [
bad signed ;ny death warrant: rs ra-
Their | thought | knew; for what was
IA" surprise when Mr.. Dillon exclaim-
ed:
My dear cir, you arc the first ply
stefan who has given me no prcscrip-
ton ! | believe you understand my
case. | hope I may come and con.
suit you as often as / feel the need of
It; which need, | grieve to say, oc-
curs frequently Il was amazed -
Curioualy enough, for once the truth
pleased the old man but now | was
obliged to answer:
J am sure you will find it quite I'M
necessary TO come again, unless some
unforeseen
tut. tut. DIR. Mortified. not one of
my medical advisers ever told me
not TO come again, / assure you
| shall come again, whatever you may
Say, and many times too; and hope
to send others of the family here
We all have wretched constitutions :;
all except Lucia; I've often wanted
her to see doctor, but its no good /;
the girl never complains, even Of a
headache.
This time | really smiled. Il am
sure we doctors are only too glad to
see lady in perfect health. The
present excited life which many of
them lead but Mr.. Dillon was not
listening to INC, for he suddenly turn
Cd round for ne had risen TO leave).
coughed violently, and then, after a
nervous fumbling among the pockets
OF bis great coat, he sad
Bless me | bad nearly forgotten
an important little matter. Believe
INC sir, never gave q fec with grea
ter pleasure or more gratitude He
pressed his fat hand into mine
and felt small round thing slipped
deXteroaslT into nay palm then
went 60 release the vision Of fair hair
from my den, and az oLcc hoped that II
Mr.. Dillon did come again Mics
Lucie would always accompany him
escorted the pair 70 the front door,
and just as Mr. Dillon had entered
tie carriage bis daughter made a pre-.
tense 20 run back for a glove.
please forgive mo DR.. Merriield. :
she said looking right up iu,o my face
with most anxious expression gu
her sweet countenaCce. Please ior-
give me but what doyou really think
Of papa"
in excellent health Miss Dillon
play don't be anxious. But before