So lax on
one hand, so squeamish on the other. Surely it is perfectly proper
that I, her Aunt--oh, very well, Benis, if you are determined to be
silly."
"Now with regard to the Rev. McClintock," put in the doctor hastily.
"Do you really think that he is sufficiently in touch with modern
views to--to--oh, dash it! what was I saying?"
"You were interrupting me when I was telling Benis--"
"Oh yes. I remember. We were talking about new ideas. And you
suggested heresy. But you must remember that, in my profession, new
ideas are not called heresy--except when they are very new. What
would you think of me if I doctored exactly as my father did before
me?"
"When you are half as capable as your father, young man, I may
discuss that with you."
"One for you!'' said Benis gleefully.
"Well, leaving me out then, and speaking generally, why should a
physician search continually for fresh wisdom, while a minister--"
"Beware, young man!" Aunt Caroline raised an affrighted hand.
"Beware how you compare your case with that of a minister of the
Gospel. That further wisdom is needed in the practice of medicine,
anyone who has ever employed a doctor is well aware. But where is he
who dare add one jot to Divine revelation?"
"No one is speaking of adding anything. But surely, in the matter of
interpretation, an open mind is a first essential?"
"In the matter of interpretation," said Aunt Caroline grandly, "we
have our ordained ministers.
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