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uncomfortable, though not alarmed. 

 But by that time the rest of us were 

 anxious for him, and, against his will, 

 made him consult a physician, who 

 put him to bed instantly. This 

 prompt measure saved him from a 

 serious illness ; but the escape was a 

 narrow one, as he was willing to ac- 

 knowledge after a few days' confine- 

 ment. He was not allowed to take 

 further part in the trial, and it was 

 over before he was able to leave his 

 room. When he told me that he ex- 

 pected to go to the Klondike that 

 summer, I felt a thrill of apprehen- 

 sion, and ventured a remonstrance. 

 But, like all habitually healthy peo- 

 ple, he thought nothing more of a 

 temporary illness, once it was over ; 

 and to the Klondike he went, with 

 the seeds of pulmonary trouble al- 

 ready sown in him. After the ex- 

 posures of the Klondike trip he 

 had a second and severe attack of 

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