The morning call., 1892-05-21
love And LUCRE.

case OIL love dL III - oibub On niJ ReANs
got introduced.
DIR. Sprigge-Miss Laura Wyatt" The
introduction was made in an instant. we
mad one waltz. only one. which we danced
from start 10 finish; and then, when that
glorious waltz was over. we both felt as
though we had known aud loved each other
all our lives.
Bow l managed it don't exactly know,
but I did manage it. 1 succeeded in getting
introduced 70 old Mr.. Wyatt, Laura's papa.
I fancy made a rather favorable impress
sion on old Wyatt l had cultivated a good
professional manner Some people say that
in my profession manner Is everything. l
was what may be termed eXtra-pTOteSsIonal
your young consulting physician always
is l had the etiquette and the ethics OF the
profession at my fingers ends; and at that
time / honestly felt that If it had not been
for my peculiarly prepossesSing appear
ance, and the fact that was deficient IN
the physicians crown Of glory Il mean
bald head, a large and lucrative practice
must be mine eventually
Well, [ was very much in love with Laura
ct was fifteen years ago. and am as Inueh
in love with her now as | was them. pro-
posed for Laura in form. and then l had 70
confess to old Wyatt that l had only SIX
thousand pounds Of my own left. had got
through four thousand of my original ten In
the rent Of cOnsultng-rOom, the hire IL
a bTOugham and the usual taxes 10 Wncn
tbe Young consultant is subjected. l told
old Wyatt that did not want his money; {;
il was his daughter 1 wanted and not his
ducats This statement was absolutely
genuine. for ! was very much in love. l
explained to Mr.. Wyatt that by the time
the rest of the ten thousand was gone l
might honestly expect to be IN receipt OF
the magnificent professional income Of i've
hundred year.
Then old MI Wyatt threw himself back
in his chair and laughed aloud. thought
be would never leave off laughing. l remoh-
strated with him upon his heartleSs conduct
my dear fellow" he said, Il can't help
il, it's too ridiculous. You deliberately
throw away ten thousand pounds and the
best years Of your life for the sake OF pos
sible income Of five hundred year. Now,
Dr. SDrjgye I will not attempt TO conceal
from YOU that my daughter Is much at
tached to you. Y You are young, you are en-
thusiastic YOU are ready TO sacrifice every
thing for your profession. Now, the ques-
lion is: Are you ready to sacrlnce your
profession for my daughter? l am bit OF
doctor. myseif," he said, with curious
chuckle, "and I've a great respect for doc
tors; but there are TeasOBs-gOod and sub
stantial TeasOns-WhY my daughter could
never marry medical man; or rather. 10
be more accurate, there are reasons why no
medical man could marry my daughter"
What could he mean? It was a most
mysterious statement
f'My dear sir" I said, if threw up my
profession for your daughters sake we
should not have enough to live on; $1,000
would not last very Ions"
You need not trouble yourself about
that" said Mr.. Wyatt; am fairly well
of. ! should be prepared 70 give you a
share in my business-its very good busi-
ness-and I'm very fond of my daughter
Laura. and she Is my only; child, you know;
Don't be alarmed" said Mr.. Wyatt,
shouldn't want your money. l should only
want your assistance in developing my
business. I could give you a salary, if you
lked-say, a couple Of thousand year; or,
as ! said before, you could have q shaVe in
the business"
But I am not a business man." I re-
mGnStTated, besides, l know nothing
whatever Of the nature Of the business" l
added, for / was altogether puzzled.
"YOu will not betTay my cOnidence?
said Mr. Wyatt, with an air OF mystery
''of course you won't Well, I'm a benefac-
tor of the human race. Did you ever hear
of BUmstead's Infallible TInciuTe? l mar
ried Bumstead's widow. Laura is my
daughter By a second marTiage-this will
give you all the necessary particulars" he
said, as he thrust a little pamphlet into my
hands I'll come back for your answer 10
z few minutes" Then he left me, and the
room began TO turn round and round.
! read the little book. There were hun
dreds of testimonials, according TO which
DuiualCdQ , 44AEtu ulC Was dllllIC. LliH
testimonials are from all sorts and c0ndi-
tons Of men. They were evidently per-
fectly genuine, Tor they attached their
names and addresses Perhaps the mys-
teTous Bumstead had discovered the Elixir
ViR Then l read on till / came TO the
description Of the remedy itself; it was
said to be prepared from certain medicinal
plants found only in Central Arabia
Beloochistan, and the mountainous region
Of the northwestern frontier of Grim Tar
tary." On, there could not be anything in
it; Of course Il was sWndie. II il we're
only genuine, felt that i would not hesi-
tate for a single instant. At that moment
the door opened, and Bumstead-I mean
Mr. Wyatt-eRteTed.
We'll, my young friend" he said, with a
good-hamored smile, what is your determi-
nations"
''Mr. Wyatt" I said. and 1 assumed my
very best professional manner, "f l could
only believe in the genuineness of these
testimonials; If / could only think that the
Infallible TinctuTe does all that il is said TO
would cast principle and pride and prejudice
TO the winds, and instantly jump at your
most liberal offer"
"You don't mean to say that you doubt
the genuineness of the testimonials" cried
Mr.. Wyatt, In evident Indignation. Then
he read Lord Anticipates testimonial very
slowly and very softly. "DT. Sprigge" he
said, at its conclusion, Lord Addepate is
peer of the realm, one of our hereditary
legislators. Would you presume to doubt
the word Of an hereditary legislator Call
on mis- lOrdship; you are physician; you
can form your own opinion. The whole of
these stimOnials, sir, are absolutely GEN
uine!" cried Mr.. Wyatt, and he thumped
the table with his fist; Il believe in Bum
stead, sir, and I've never had a day's i'll
ness in my life" 1 did not think much of
that argument.
Look here" said Mr. Wyatt; "Pu make
you present OF gross Of it. Take it to
81. Skinhnts ana try it on your patients. -
The horrible suggestion caused me to shud-
der in spite Of myself.
DO you care so little for my daughter.
DR.. Sprigge, said Bumstead-I mean MIR
Wyatt-very sOlemnly, that you actually
decline to investigate the matter? Didn't
the whole world believe the earth to be fiat
till it was proved to be round? Wasn't
Columbus looked upon as a fool and an i'm
posterP Let me tell yOn, sir, the day is
coming when all the world will revere the
name of Bumstead."
When looked round upon the evident
signs OF wealth, when | looked into thai
old mans face. and l remembered that he
was Laura,s father, could not doubt the
honesty OF his convictions. | seized his
hands there was tears in my eyes as l bade
him an affectionate farewell.
Il Will investigate 1t, sirV cried; "and
will communicate the result to you in {
fortnight"
Then We shook hands.
went into the nearest chemists. asked
for bottle Of Bumstead's Infallible Tine
turP.
"lt's very valuable remedy. sir" said
the chemist; "moSt of our customers find h
perfect panaeea"
was strange, very strange. Your true
physlologst never hesItates to make I
crucial experiment upon bis own person.
took a double d0Ze of ffRutnetaod5, ft a.
night. IL did not have the slightest effae
npon me, l finished the bottle the next
day; II did not even make me feel III. aid
not think much OF "Bumstead'' as a meJi
cine. Most valuable remedies make yor
1eeI Ms very ~ l9deed-that is my experience