Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 39, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 November 1906 — Granted in Advance. [ARTICLE]

Granted in Advance.

The young doctor who had lately settled In Shrubville had ample opportunities to learn humility, If nothing else, in his chosen field. One day be was hailed by an elderly man, who requested him to step In and see his wife,Who was ailing. At the close of his visit the youhg doctor asked for a private word with the man. “Your wife’s case is somewhat complicated,” he said, “and with your permission I should like to call the Brookfield physician In consultation.” “Permission!” echoed the man, indignantly. “I told her I knew she ought to have a good doctor, but she was afraid you’d be offended If she did.” ;