Volume 1

Dr. Edith Romney / a novel [by Anne Elliot].

  • Anne Elliot
Date:
1883
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: Dr. Edith Romney / a novel [by Anne Elliot]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    “ He’s dead. This doctor is a member of his family.” “ And lie’s the bright and shining light that has eclipsed you with your age and experi- o )) ence ! “ Exactly,” replied the doctor. “ My experi- ence and age and worth have gone like wax before the modern training and latest ideas of this brilliant young doctor. Dr. Romney is in the fashion, and much run after, I assure you. That is why I suggested Wanningster ; although at first glance I admit the reason does not seem apparent. There is scope here. The town is growing rapidly; the people are much richer. You belong to modern times. You are a man of O the world, and would suit them. They take readily to any one new—” “And just as readily forsake them ! ” exclaimed Pane. “ If they are as changeable as you say, they would throw me over as quickly as this other man as soon as a still newer man appeared.” “I don’t think so,” said Dr. Fullagher with a quiet smile of confidence. “ If I settle down it must be with some hope at least of being able to keep as much practice as I make,” said the other with a little irritation.
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