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of Resident Physician at the
pital?” finally asked Mr. L.

“To. one like me,” replied Dr. Grimes,
“that place would be exceedingly desirable.
But I do not suppose I could get it.”

“Why not?”

“T am a stranger here.”

“Can you bring testimonials as to pro-
fessional ability ?” asked Mr. L——.

“Tecan. Testimonials of the very high-
est character.” :

“Bring them to me, doctor, at the ear-
liest possible moment. I do not, in the
least, doubt that my influence will secure
you the place. I believe you have no fa-
mily ?”

“ None.”

“That may be an objection. A fur-
nished dwelling is provided for the physi-
cian; and, I believe, one with a family is
preferred.”

“TJ have a widowed sister, who would be
glad to join me; and whom I would be
glad to,place in so comfortable a position.”