Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-07

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pretty girl, too, and OF good family.
Celia Winthrop was her name, but she
might substitute something with for
| eign sound when she made her debut
in grand opera. "Supposing that we
succeed in putting her voice to rights
| again." he added. Its In bad shape
| just now"
| At this point a card was brought to
DR.. Kendall, who gave orders that the
visitor should be admitted. Deane rose
as II to go, but Kendall checked him
instantly.
| 81 want to call you In consultation
on this case" be said. You'll see a
wonderful throat Ia rather odd condi-
ton"
| 1t was an invitation that could not
be declined. Deane signified his acqui-
escence and glanced toward the door.
| To his surprise there entered man
Of about thirty, pleasant looking feE
low, nicely dressed and with an air OF
cultivation DR. Kendall introduced
him at once as Mr.. Richards. whose
| writings on music and kindred topics
are read by everybody" In recogni-
ton of this praise Richards glanced at
| Deane, with a smile, and said. I'm a
reporter"
| II have called DR. Deane in consulta-
ton on the case OF Miss Winthrop"
said Kendall, and he gave Deane's ad-
dress, which Richards jotted down.
HE Is n recognized authority on dis
| eases Of the vocal chords and Is widely
known both here and abroad as the
author Of And he ratified Off with
perfect accuracy the titles OF half
dozen Of Deane's contributions to med
ical publications.
Deane observed, with alarm, that
Richards was writing shorthand in his
notebook.
"NOw, as to this case Of Miss Win
throp," continued Kendall. ut Is a
matter Of considerable public interest,
: and l have her permission to speak
freely. She has suffered an almost to-
tai loss Of voice. This Is the cOndi-
ton"
He proceeded to describe in popular
language condition Of congestion and
paresis Of the larynx, with spasm Of
the bronchial tube. He took leaf
from Richards notebook and drew a
diagram. Nothing that he said In
dicated to Deane's instructed mind that
there was anything unusual in the
case, except the failure OF treatment
to relieve 1t, but It was all so entertain
ingly expressed and with such a
hearty, fatherly sympathy for the
young woman in her affiiction that
Deane could not deny its merit as a
good story.
At the close Of the narrative Miss
Winthrop and her patron arrived
Miss Winthrop was a quiet hammered
pretty girl, with dark. dreamy eyes
and a singularly white skin, subject to
peculiarly rapid and beautiful play OF
color In accord with her emotions. She
was obviously consumed by anxiety al
to her voice. and her eyes 6lled with
tears when she tried to speak Of 1t
Her Interview" was furnished BY
Nine. Eylvestre, and 1t was a gem Of
sparkling cleverness.
4 When Richards had gone DR.. Ken
dali devoted himself to his patient
with Deane as his colleague. but TIL
younger physician speedily perceived I
shifting of the responsibility to hi
own shoulders. The puzzle Of the cas-
lay in the cause Of the trouble. II
history disclosed no reason for TIL
a1niction. Miss Winthrop was In per
feet health except for the local con
dition, which seemed to be the result
LOT some malign enchantment. Dean
was expected to solve this riddle. a.
was put upon his metal. 4
well, my young friend" said Ken
dali when the patient and her patro'
had departed. "what do you think .
the CASEY"
~ have seen q precisely similar cor
dition." he replied. resulting from ez
.. treme personal susceptibility to tn
perfume of certain flowers = in tina
case. white lilacs. The only thing tina
; bothers me Is that Miss Winthrop DE-
nles having been subjected to, an
such influence. And a singer Of Nine
Sylvestre's experience must be We
!. aware Of the danger Of perfumes L
case Of this kind she'd suspect dow
ers instantly II any were about. 1
I fact. Miss winthrop says that Mm'
Sylvestre asked her at once about 1
but up to that time singularly enough
Miss Winthrop had never heard tha
odors were dangerous. At least Oh
had never paid any attention to th
matter" ...s...J
And you conclude!" said Kendall
smiling. +.-
miss Winthrop does not impres
me as perfectly frank" responde
Deane. III l could believe that theI
was secret romance. that som
sutton not favored by Nine. Sylvestl
had sent flowers on the sly to Mis
Winthrop, I'd feel that was on sal
ground Flowers sent as love toke
are pressed against the face; the
perfume Is inhaled deeply. That woul
account for the severity and persis
enc Of this case"
! -ndall rose and took Deane's han
va My. Still holding 1t. he led Dear