Edgar Thurston imagines he is suffering from what is usually termed a neglected cough and resorts to some of the numerous rostrums supposed to relieve such disorder, but without effect. Edgar is engaged to Miss Laura Edmunds, who loves him as devotedly as he does her. Their future seems so promising until Edgar, growing worse, submits to a physical examination which results in the discovery that he has consumption in an advanced stage. The doctor, upon learning of his betrothal, exclaims, "Marry this woman to possibly transmit your weakness to others, thou shalt not!" This intelligence almost breaks Edgar's heart, but upon the doctor's urgent persuasion he writes, "Dear Laura, My physician tells me I have consumption in an advanced stage, and that we must not marry. He is right. Though I love you, good-bye. Edgar." However, the impulsive-hearted girl refuses to break their engagement
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