The National tribune., 1901-08-29

he looked into the eyes Of the unfortunate
man with an expression Of profound sym
pathy on his face.
Yes, l know it is, Doctor, but it has
been so before, and has been cured fol
a time, and l think can be cured again
fore, Lieutenant"
doctor - was the reply.
''What did he prescribe?' continued the
doctor.
Brandy" moaned the patient, tc
smother his desire TO laugh.
Brandy! Well, that's curious! How
soon does it operator
Something's in an hour. sometimes in
two; generally in an hour"
The doctor let go his hold of the hand,
and, going to large black bottle, poured
out good ..g5, half glass, at the same time
! The officer took the glass and hastily
swallowed its contents. He then got up,
and was moving away, when the doctor
said, Call again in a couple of hours,
and let Us see what effect the medicine
! has
! The Lieutenant bowed and passed out.
/ "a very curious case, indeed NUT
/ tered the doctor, as he resumed his pill
and quinine operations. In about two
hours his patient again presented himself,
showed his hand, and the doctor found it
was all right.
W ell, ihdJ GeNlllSu curious, GuOtn
the doctor. In all my experience, and
it's not Il short one, l never met paral-
lei case. Brandy has many peculiar prop
critics which are as yet undiscovered; but
in 4 case of complete paralysis l never
knew its power as an important curative,
or even such an auxiliary as it has proved
in your case. The examination of the
paralysis and the healing properties Of
brandy, as applied to the disease, would,
| think, throw new light on science,
and, if you have no objection, l Will con-
vene a meeting of the Surgeons of the
brigade upon this most astonishing case,
the result of which l will submit to the
Medical Director of the corps
Doctor" returned the audaciOus wag,
'to benefit science | would undergo any
experiment upon the unfortunate limb;
and | heartily assure you that whenever
the consultation is called | shall be en-
tirely at your service"
The doctor produced the coveted bran
dy, and another libatiOn was had in honor
of the unfortunate member.
The hour appointed by the doctor (who
was to throw new light on SCIENCE for
consultation arrived. The Surgeons of
the brigade and some officers We're as
sembled at his quarters. The doctor then
sent his dark Adolphus'' to the quarters
of the officer owning the extraordinary
limb. Our boy returned with a package
and a note. The doctor seized the note
with some establishment, tore 1t Open and
began TO read it. As he went on an eX-
preston of blank dismay came into his
countenance. At last he flung down the
note with an expression of rage. "One
of ours picked it Up and read aloud:
My Dear Doctor: l have been called
hurriedly away, and cannot attend the
consultation which is destined to throw
50 much light on science" | forward
you the limb which you say is in 4 state
OF complete paralysis. | trust, when you
have carefully examined it, you viii
strike" the aforementioned light"
hope also that you will demonstrate TO
the satisfaction of the wise men assem-
bled that brandy" has many peculiar
properties which are as yet ''undiscov-
eTed,' and which, | may say, so far as
your brandy is concerned, will remain IN
discovered. Thanking you for your kind
ness to he while under your care, and
with many compliments upon the good
ness Of your brandy,
/ am, my dear doctor,
Yours truly obliged,
Lieutenant