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Show 160 by Maggie's magnanimity. She is determined to avoid having Maggie "make such a sacrifice" on her account. Her departure is delayed by a pending obstetric case the first one over which she is to preside. While she awaits this event, in one week's time there are three other obstetric cases, a cancer operation, and "numerous other cases of interest and benefit practically." During house calls with Dr. Logan, Ellis encounters a male patient with "hemorrhage from the lungs caused by the habitual use of intoxicating drink." The man disgusts Ellis, for he is "under the influence" even at their visit; but she feels "the most supreme pity for the loving, faithful wife with her breaking heart and tear-stained face." Now that the baby Olea is nearly three months old, what impact does she have upon Ellis's prospects in school? My darling babe is so much comfort to me. How lonely would this summer have been without her sweet presence. How angelic seems her pure bright spirit, so mild and lovable. She is no trouble whatever and if she continues good I shall have no difficulty in completing my studies. How much I thank my Father for this treasure. Often I hear women murmuring at the fate that gives them children, but oh, it is to me the crowning joy of a woman's life to be a mother...' Finally, August 24th, after remaining with her own first obstetric patient all night, Ellis delivers a baby girl at 8:00 a.m. That same afternoon at 2:10, she assists a Mrs. Maiben as she bears a ten-pound boy, and reports, "No laceration." Sad news from home: "Mary's little boy, her only_ one" has |