THE PATIENT 



it is only a week since he was hurt I notice that he 

 is already using his leg, though with a very decided 

 limp. It is still too soon to take off the splints, so I 

 cannot tell whether my attempt at bone-setting has 

 been a success, but folks of experience who have 

 looked at him assure me that his chances of figuring 

 in the blue-ribbon class are ended. It will be his 

 destiny to figure as mutton. This is not only a dis- 

 appointment, but a considerable loss. 



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