The Colfax chronicle., 1903-12-12
The Reputation
Of Eustis Carter
BY NELLIE cRAvEY GILMoRE

copyright. 1904 BY Daily Story Pub. CO..

WHEN DIR. Henderson entered the
W reception room adjoining his Of
nee at ten o'clock, the usual crowd
was there waiting for him.
= During the six years that had
elapsed since his graduation the young
specialist had made marvellous pro-
Sress In his work, so that, at the
present day, not one of his contem-
porarles stood so far to the front of
the professional ranks as himself.
Several patients were interviewed in
their turn before Eustis Carter found
himself ushered into the doctors pri-
vate office.
Not that really think you can do
me any good" he began, with a sort
oi hopeless defiance; "but"-he paused
and paroxysm of coughing ensued-
but I've heard wonderful things of
your skill and, we'll it's a drowning
mans last chance, that's ALL" He
leaned back wearily, almost exhaust
edly, shading his eyes with his palm.
After awhile he sighed, and looked up.
faint CLEAN of eagerness in his
glance.
Dr. Henderson regarded him with
quiet scrutiny for several minutes "If
were quite sure that you want to
get well," he ventured, II couId-r
think l could treat you successfully.
AT the very least, could promise YOU
better lease on life than you appear
to possess now"
Garter sat suddenly forward in his |
chair, quick light transforming his |
pale features into momentary ioy.
What Go you mean by that?" he de-
manded: that you can-that you can
really cure me?"
1T is just possible"
Carter was silent little after that,
lost in thought; his whole expression
was changed, lightened. Then, pres
emily, slow frown drew his brows to-
gether, as his eyes searched the spe-
cialist's face narrowly.
But" he protested, you have not
even examined me; you don't know
the condition of my lungs Why, this
things been going on for over a
year!" He spoke excitediy, and with a
brutal electromagnetic, which,
nevertheless, bore an unconscious
prayer for refutation.
Was there consumption anywhere
back in your parents families?"
L think not; in fact I'm sure of 1t.
What makes you think don't want to
get well?" he concluded irrelevantly.
DR.. Henderson shook his head and-i .
smiled. Il must have been mistaken
he said, although / confess you
seemed Indifferent enough at first"
Il was hopeless; that's all. When II,
tell you that have spent six months ,
in hospital, and paid out a small
fortune to try to get on my feet-with ,
he result you see"
The doctor interposed a nod of COM /.
prehension. Naturally" he assented. /,
but | must give you to understand in !
the beginning that you will have to
yield yourself entirely to my charge =
Tor at least that much longer-per- :
haps twice as long. An examination !,
must determine that"
Carter looked blank for an instant.
,ut quickly recovered himself. Five e
lines over" he broke out earnestly. y
If you can make man of me. The h
act is he went on with a faint flush. Il
! have been out there in the Philip n
'ines for ftur years, living like n
we'll, like we soldiers do live there. a
deserted my wife anl child to enlist:
iod knows how they have managed
ince, though l can't help thinking q
that they have been bet :,
er on with me gone" His voice
roke and sudden dimness came into II
lis eyes. :,
The doctor looked at him kindly and Il
aid gentle hand on his arm. Never r,
aind about the past" he said; I'VE W
re going to have you in shape now G,