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I have not been able to continue this. Every day has been full of business, and every night I have spent at Rockmount for the last three weeks.
Such was, I solemnly aver -- from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor -- in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee. Yes -- if they offered it, I determined to take a fee; in order to show, both to them and myself, that I was only the doctor -- the paid physician. But this last wound has been spared me -- and I only name it now in proof that nothing has happened as I expected or intended.