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Show 296 FORTY YEARS AMONG THE INDIANS. sible of his time and money. After finishing at the com-mon schools he attended an eastern college, studying medicine, etc. While at college he was allowed a stipulated amount for pocket money. This was always used pru-dently, but not stingily, allowing himself all the pleasures he desired, such as would be proper in good society ; but never spending a cent in vices of any kind. At the same college there were a great many young men, sons of well- known capitalists. Many of these wealthy young men did not have occasion, seemingly, to spend any more money than did our friend ; but many of them were addicted to habits that soon emptied their purses, and they would have to borrow, sometimes com-ing to the " Doctor" ( as we will now call him). Now, inasmuch as these rich young fellows were often " broke," whilst the Doctor always had money and to loan, and at the same time never showed any penuri-ousness, it became rumored that he was immensely wealthy. This he knew nothing about, as he was rather retiring in his disposition and did not take part in the gossips of the day. As time went on he found himself becoming very popular and sought after, being invited to parties, balls, receptions, etc. He thought nothing strange of this, as he met others whom he knew to be his inferiors, although much wealthier. Money influence never entered his mind, as he felt content with his little fortune, believing that, with a good profession and his start, he would be independent. His mind was at ease. He neither looked for a money- match or supposed that he was a " catch" for anyone. Like all other places, this, where the Doctor was, had its belle the handsomest, sweetest- dispositioned, |