"The proper treatment has as much chance of occurring to the greatest ass in the profession," he answered, "as it has of occurring to me.

I can put my mind to no good medical use; my work has been too much for me.

I am obliged to give up practice, and rest--for a time." Not even a formal expression of sympathy escaped Doctor Benjulia.

Having been a distrustful friend so far, he became an inquisitive friend now.
"You're going away, of course," he said.

"Where to?
On the Continent?
Not to Italy--if you really want to recover your health!" "What is the objection to Italy ?" The doctor put his great hand solemnly on his young friend's shoulder.
"The medical schools in that country are recovering their past reputation," he said.