The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-26
THE EVENING STORY
The Doctor and the Patient.
(By Julia r. wells,

pillows behind her with one hand
while the doctor held the other hand
counted her pulse.
Lie STILL" said the doctor peremp-
torily
Rosalie. astonished at his brusoue
tone, lay perfectly rigid.
what made you faint, then. If you
are not i'll ?" asked the doctor. rather
more gently.
IT was just tired, 1 think" said
Rosalie- Il had been working too long
and I forgot my luncheon"
Sheer Madness he said, looking
black: Anything the matter with
your hearth" he inquired.
thumps pretty hard, and often, at
night, can't sleep because it is So
| noisy" she said, hesitating for a word.
That must be looked into" said
DIR. Moore, GROSSLY. Let me see your
tongue first"
Resale went through with the hated
performance of sticking out her
tongue. The doctor made no COM
ment. Then he laid his head on her
heart and afterward held it closely
| pressed against her back while Ro-
sale held her breath, breathed deep
| ly, or said ''Ah" at his command.
There is nothing organically wrong
with your heart. Nerves again." he
'I know I am" said Resale. flush
| ing painfully.
mot for beauty he said. appar-
emily divining the cause of the
cheeks: bones are often more beau
| tiful than flesh; but too thin for
health. You need eggs and milk and
rest
Eggs and ,milk-I thought"
Your lungs are perfectly sound"
| said the doctor, sharply, but you re-
| quire nourishment."
And rest" said Rosalie doubtfully.
1T can't rest very long. 1 must
| work"
What is your work % asked DR..
| Moore, in his imperative way.
writing anything, everything
fashions, now and then story"
For fame or fortune?" he in
quired, looking about the room with
calmly appraising eye.
For fortune" answered his patient,
much amused.
"WeI. then. it won't do you any
harm to rest for little while; you will
work twice as fast and as well after
ward. Promise me that YOU will stay
in bad until this hour tomorrow" he
said, rising.
1T promise" said Resale. smiling UP
at him.
"And an egg in milk every two hours
besides three regular meals. Good-by,
and he was gone.
Rosalie was still smiling when she
heard the front door close after him.
The death of their old family physi-
clan had necessitated the calling in of
stranger, and Resale concluded that
nothing could be in greater contrast to
the old doctors genial loQuacity than
DR. Moore's grave and abrupt manner.
He returned at the same time the
next day, greeted her briefly, and TAX
ing her hand, rested his sensitive fin
gers on her pulse.
"a more domestic pulse today" he
1t ca
What is domestic pulse. DR..
Moore?" asked his patient, smiling.
Don't you know"
mo, I don't know, but I should like
."Have YOU taken the eggs and
mark.
yes" answered Resale. submits
sively
land you stayed in bed?"
YES she replied.
THAT was right. I will come again
tomorrow Don't get up before come.
and no working in bed. Good-by," and
he was gone again.
The next day he came with book
in his hand. This is a bride, to keep
you in bed" he explained. "It is the
most fascinating book that know of
that has appeared recently. There is
a man in it that Is little like me,
he announced, calmly. as he handed
her the book do you know it," he
inquired
stay in bed another day" she said.
s'That will make the fourth
He counted her pulse without any
remark and asked about her heart.
Rosalie assured him that it was more
quiet, and after looking at her tongue
he informed her that she was a very
satisfactory patient. Then he fairly
dazzled her with smile that trans
formed his face.
''Then, if you like the story you will
stay in bed?' he asked.
Yes" she answered.
"Good-by," he called, and she heard
him running down the steps.
She read the book, and read half
through the night.
Now what is the NATTER" asked DR..
keenly. Then before she had time 10
answer, Ibid you read all night?''
mot quite" she said.
Fresh air will be the best thing he
other call and be back in fifteen min
utes. Can you dress yourself and be
ready in that timer"
Yes" said his patient, smiling at the
monotony of her replies.
When DR.. Moore returned he found
you wait for me to help you DOWN." he
asked.
TT was not necessary" she replied
serenely.
DO you like automobiles" he in
quired as he wrapped the rugs about
her.
tremendously" she answered.
''Have you ever driven one?" he
asked.
'It is the dearest desire of my heart
She laughed gayly.
He gave her a side-long scrutiny.
when you are stronger you shall learn
to drive mine,'' he said to his astonish-
ed patient in a perfectly matter-of-fact
tone. Then he talked to her about his
patients, telling her of the suffering
and heroism that he encountered in
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