Bess also confessed that studies from nature would be good for her , and wild scenery improve her taste , which might grow over-nice if only the delicate and beautiful were set before her . ' I speak for the practice of the new town , ' said Nan , always eager for fresh enterprises . ' I shall be ready by the time you get well started -- towns grow so fast out there . ' ` Dan is n't going to allow any woman under forty in his place . He does n't like them , ` specially young and pretty ones , ' put in Tom , who was raging with jealousy , because he read admiration for Nan in Dan 's eyes . ` That wo n't affect me , because doctors are exceptions to all rules . There wo n't be much sickness in Dansville , everyone will lead such active , wholesome lives , and only energetic young people will go there . But accidents will be frequent , owing to wild cattle , fast riding , Indian scrimmages , and the recklessness of Western life . That will just suit me . I long for broken bones , surgery is so interesting and I get so little here , ' answered Nan , yearning to put out her shingle and begin . ` I 'll have you , Doctor , and be glad of such a good sample of what we can do in the East . Peg away , and I 'll send for you as soon as I have a roof to cover you . I 'll scalp a few red fellows or smash up a dozen or so of cowboys for your special benefit , ' laughed Dan , well pleased with the energy and fine physique which made Nan a conspicuous figure among other girls . ` Thanks . I 'll come . Would you just let me feel your arm ? Splendid biceps ! Now , boys , see here : this is what I call muscle . ' And Nan delivered a short lecture with Dan 's sinewy arm to illustrate it . Tom retired to the alcove and glowered at the stars , while he swung his own right arm with a vigour suggestive of knocking someone down .
` Make Tom sexton ; he 'll enjoy burying the patients XXXXX kills .
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