5/22 I am very sure that on the morning after one of the occasions to which I have referred Doctor Kline finds himself in no condition for the work of a delicate surgical operation until he has steadied his relaxed nerves with more than a single glass." He paused for a moment, and then said, with strong emphasis: "The hand, Doctor Hillhouse, that cuts down into her dear flesh must be steadied by healthy nerves, and not by wine or brandy. No, sir; I will not hear to it. In your hands, and yours alone, I trust my wife in this great extremity." "That is for you to decide," returned Dr.Hillhouse. "I felt it to be only right to give you an opportunity to avail of Doctor Kline's acknowledged skill. |