Milford chronicle., 1909-01-29

I Celia Winthrop was her name, but she
might substitute something with a 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 if to go. but Kendall checked him
instantly
81 want to call you in consultation
on this case" he said you'll see a
wonderful throat in a rather odd condi-
ton"
II was an invitation that could not
/ be declined. Deane signided his acqui-
/ escence and glanced toward the door.
To his surprise there entered a man
I OF about thirty, a pleasant looking fel-
/ low. nicely dressed and with an air Of
cultivation Dr. Kendall introduced
1 him at once as Mr.. Richards. whose
writings on music and kindred topics
are read by everybody" In recogni-
tion Of this praise Richards glanced at
Deane. with a smile, and SAID. I'm
reporter"
Fl have called Or. Deane in consulta-
tion on the case Of Miss Winthrop
said Kendall. and he gave Deane's adj
dress. which Richards iotted down
HE is a recognized authority on dis
eases Of the vocal chords and is widely
known both here and abroad as the
author off, And he ratified off with
perfect accuracy the titles Of a 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 or Miss Win
throp," continued Kendall. 1T 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 a condition of congestion and
paresis of the laryRx, with spasm Of
the bronchial tube. He took a 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 it. but it was all so entertain |
ingly expressed and with such a |
hearty, fatherly sympathy for the |
young woman in her afiiction that |
Deane could not deny its merit as
good story.
At the close Of the narrative Miss
Winthrop and her patron arrived.
Miss Winthrop was a quiet hammered, |
pretty girl, wi.h dark, dreamy eyes
and a siugulary white skin, subject TO
peculiarly rapid and beautiful play OF
color IN accord with her emotions. She
was obviously consumed by anxiety as
TO her voice. aud her eyes filed with
tears when she tried 10 speak of il.
Her "interview" was furnished 10y
Nine. Sylvestre, and it was a gem OF
sparkling cleveruess.
When Richards had gone DR.. Ken
dali devoted himself TO his patient
with Deane as his colleague, but the
younger physician speedily perceived
shifting of the responsibility to his
own shoulders. The puzzle Of the case
lay I'm the cause of the trouble. It's
history disclosed no reason for the
affection. Miss Winthrop was in per
feet health except for the local con
dition, which seemed to be the result
Of some malign enchantment. Deane
was expected to solve this riddle. He
was put upon his metal
"Well, my young friend" said Ken
dali when the patient and her patron
had departed. what do you think Of
the caseT7
"I have seen precisely similar con
dltion." he replied, resulting from ex-
treme personal susceptibility to the
perfume of certain flowers - in that
case, white lilacs. The only thing that
bothers me is that Miss Winthrop de
nies having been subjected to any
such influence And a singer OF Nine,
experience must be well
aware Of the danger Of perfumes. In
a case Of this kind she'd suspect flow
ers instantly if any were about. In
fact. Miss Winthrop says that Nine
Sylyestre asked her at once about IT,
but up to that time. singularly enough
Miss Winthrop had never heard tha
odors were dangerous. At least she
had never paid any attention to th"
matter"
"And you conclude?" said Kendall.
smiling.
Miss winthrop does not impress.
me as perfectly frank" responded
Deane. IF l could believe that there
was a secret romance. that some
suitor not favored by Nine. Sylyestre
had sent flowers on the sly to Miss ,
I'd feel that l was on safe
ground. Flowers sent as a love token
are pressed against the face; theil
perfume is inhaled deeply. That would /
account for the severity and persist
ance Of this case"
Kendall rose and took Deane's hand ,
warmly. Still holding it, he led Deane /
10 "A closet, which he opened. Upon a :
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