The Press., 1885-01-15


 finds in the country, which are seldom opened except for funerals it is probable that this one would very soon have been required for this purpose had it not been for our friends decision. | 'sThis will do," remarked the doctor, authoritatively. "Open the windows to air the room, and put up bedstead as quickly as possible; we will move her at once. This close room, with so many to breathe the air, and all this whispering, is enough to kill well person" There was an air of command in Dr. Winters manner, winch enforced Obedi- ence, and mechanically, the women, who had seemed almost like mummies, proceed was soon moved, and quickly began to re- vive under the influence of the cool, fresh air. Her numerous friends, having noth- ing further to do, proceeded to range them selves against the walls of the room.
 CT cannot allow this" said the doctor. ssYou will undo all that I have done. But one person at time must stay in the room with her. wish her to have pure air to breathe and there is to be no whispering here If you have anything to say, say it in an ordinary tone.'
 And hs held the door open in such 8 de- cided way that all but the commander-in- CnleT passed CnrOuSn.
 "Boys, you had better go out to play" he remarked as George and Thomas were bunglingly trying to walk on tip-toe.
 They needed no second admonition, but were soon rolling on the grass and our friend was thenceforth enshrined in their hearts as Ca doctor"
 The recovery of this patient was rapid, and Dr. Minter in consequence, won some reputation as skillful practitioner. His prompt, decided manner had won for him the respect of those who had been made to yield to his power, and the result was some little practice. Finally, another pa- tient fell into his hands, which proved to be of the utmost value to him.
 Miss Dickford had been confined to her bed for many years, and her case had al- ready bafhe the skill of twelve physicians. It had been her custom to send for every new one that came into the neighborhood, and each one in turn had doctored her for pretty much every disease that human flesh is heir to, but in vain she was still burdened with every imaginable ache and pain, and was unable to turn without as- sistance. Assistance, however, she always had in very liberal quantities, as it was we'll known that she was possessed of large fortune, and it seems to be human nature to sympathize most deeply with those who are so situated. She had heard of Dr. Winters skill in the case thus cited, and therefore sent for him. He had also heard of her, and had made up his mind that diseased imagination was the sole cause of her illness. -.- A drive of few miles brought Dr. Min ter to the residence of his new patient. After he had carefully felt of her pulse, ex- amined her tongue, and made few in | ot, 1onr and asked in a suppressed whisper, as if she were almost afraid of disturbing her own departing spirit: l ''Do you think there IS any hope for me, hdoctor p
 s'Hope for you? Yes, to be sure do. will have you out in two or three weeks, if you will only follow my directions faith fully. I saw several such cases in the hos pitfalls. All that is required is 8 practition- CT who undertands your disease, and on your part perfect obedience to his orders" :"
 A faint smile fitted across the counten- anoe of the invalid, and she found strength to shake her head slightly.
 "Oh, no, doctor, you don't know how ill am if you have me out in two years, you will go beyond my sanguine expecta-
 ssvery we'll, ma'am," said her visitor, rising.
 Why, doctor," she asked in alarm, ''are you not going to do something for me?"
 ''No. There is no use attempting the case unless have strict obedience, and l see that you are not disposed to give it.
 "I will promise to do whatever you say. Pray, do not leave me, for was really in hope you might afford me seme relief"
 My relief will be perfect cure; but in order to effect this, you must not vary one iota from my instructions. l Faithful acquiescence in all his orders was solemnly promised. And the patient, thoroughly aroused and excited by so much earnestness and certainty on the part of her companion, watched his movements with the utmost energy.
 Taking from his package of medicines bundle of pulverized carbonate of mag desia, colored with tincture of cochineal, which he had prepared expressly for this occasion before leaving home, he proceed ed to measure it very carefully upon the point of his pen-knife blade, and made it up in tiny powders.
 1 Miss Dickford's eyes dilated, as she watched him, and she forgot to speak in whisper.
 ssWhat beautiful color!' she exclaim- ed. 'I never saw any medicine like that before"
 ssNo, of course you never did 1t some- thing entirely new, and probably has nev- CT been heard of by the doctors of your neighborhood. You know l have just come from hospitals there are constant improvements going on in our profession. And holding the knife-b blade which con- tained some of the powder critically be- fore his eyes, he carefully removed an atom or two before doing it up in bits of paper. When he had finished he counted his his powders twice, and then seemed to be buried in brown study, from which he finally emerged with the remark, Il don't know whether it will be quite safe to leave these with you.
 "Why ?"
 Because they will have very power full effect, and it is absolutely necessary that my instructions be followed to the let ter"
 ''But will promise faithfully to follow them will not vary one iota,' said the excited woman.
 The doctor laid down the powders, say ing, sLet me see your watch" The watch was handed to him, and he compared 1t with his own.
 ''Yes, 1t is right you may time your self with this Take powder now, and in just three hours and half (three and quarter will not answer) you may take an- kn %o1r of vY,tn lG