Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 72, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 March 1910 — An Unfailing Sign [ARTICLE]

An Unfailing Sign

A lady who was perfectly well, but fancied she was suffering from fever, called on an old and experienced phyBielan to consult him. She described her symptoms at some length, and he listened patiently. At last he said: “I think I understand your case, madam. Sjt perfectly still a -few moments and let me look at you.” She complied, and fee eyed her attentively for nearly a minute, glancing at his watch once or twice in the meantime. “There is nothing wrong with you, madam,” he said. “You haven’t the slightest indication of fever. Your heart beat is perfectly normal.” “Why, how do you know, doctor?” she asked in surprise. You didn’t feel of my pulse.” “I didn’t need to,” he answered. “I counted tne vibrations of the ostrich leather on your hat.” And he bowed her out—Youth’s Companion.