The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-08-15

What is the matter9 Tell mel Don't
keep me in suspenseI'
81 trust you are a brave woman"
Il knew it! knew It'll" she cried.
You have a very serious heart
trouble" he continued gravely. IF
you have patience, courage, and will
follow my instructions, you can be
cured"
DO you think SO, d~octor9" There
were tears and an appeal in her eyes.
Yes"
Tell me what l shall do. I'll do just
as you say. II don't want to die"
III not let you" he said, encourag-
ingly, reaching over to his table for a
prescription blank.
There was nothing organically the
matter with Miss Tyler's heart. 1t un-
doubtedly did palpitater rapidly at times
when Miss Tyler took over exercise.
But this was due to poor digestion
caused by overeating-sorry but true
accusation against so pretty a woman
and ennui and lack of regular occu
patton.
The doctor wrote out some hero
glyphics on his blank, which inter
preted meant plain pepsin compound
with some ingredient which made it
good to take.
"Now if you will take this to your
druggist, Miss Tyler, and follow direc-
tions on the label"
eyes. And what am I to do to show
that I am courageous2" she asked anx-
iously.
Il would like you to get a pair of
dumb bells"
But that would make my heart
beat, DOCTOR"
Use them very moderately each
day, increasing as you find you can.
Also diet yourself"
And Dr.. Struthers, you don't think
that-that-'she said as she arose to
go, looking into eyes appealingly.
"Be cheerful, do not get down
hearted. Come and see me every day.
I am sure 1 can cure you. I am also
very glad that you came so soon. De-
lay would have been dangerous"
DO you know I think young doc
tors"-she was standing by the door
with her hand on the knob by this time
-"are better than old doctors. They
are just through studying, and they
are better informed about-about
hearts. 1 am going to send a lot of
our set to you"
When she realized what she had said
she blushed.
The doctor felt like playing leapfrog
over the table he was SO excited, for he
vas as young as he looked in many re-
spects. He contained himself, not
withstanding, and bowed her out very
gravely.
After she had gone he threw himself
into q chair, clapped his hands upon
his knees loudly and repeatedly, and
gave vent to a low whistle to express !
his delight.
Sat last! At last2" he muttered.
Then he ran to the window, and as
he watched the receding carriage pass
ing along toward Fifth avenue he cried
out:
"Goodby, thou angel of mercy, Of
grace-you're my savior. You'll send
your set to me-and I'll take care of
your dyspeptic dowagers and your
equity millionaires. Jove, I'm as good
as in a paying practice already. Six
months from now I'll bring pater down
to the city and take him out to ride in
the Park"
Extremes meet. The smoker tugs
viciously at many cigars both when in
trouble or desperation and when in
good prospects of joy. DR.. Struthers
made O. furnace of himself that after
noon. He thought of his fair patient
and contemplated a more luxurious
Office nearer Fifth avenue, because he
had nothing better to do.
Now Mr.. Cortland Tyler was an I'M
commonly practical and shrewd man
in his business affairs and a sentimental
and devoted man in his private affairs.
He worshipped his daughter Clara as
any worthy descendant of the good old
Dutchmen of Sir Peter S~tuyvesant's
time would a beautiful and affectionate
girl who was his only kin. But Mr..
Cortland Tyler had very little nonsense
about him even in private life, and
when poor old DR.. Skuyler told him
that his daughters heart disease was
imagination he was inclined to be-
lieve it.
As to the new doctor, Struthers, Mr..