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    An Ounce of Cure
    An Ounce of Cure
    An Ounce of Cure
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    An Ounce of Cure

    By Alan Edward Nourse

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    PublisherArchive Classics
    Release dateNov 27, 2013
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      Author: Alan Edward Nourse

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      The doctor's office was shiny and modern. Behind the desk the doctor smiled down at James Wheatley through thick glasses. Now, then! What seems to be the trouble?

      Wheatley had been palpitating for five days straight at the prospect of coming here. I know it's silly, he said. But I've been having a pain in my toe.

      Indeed! said the doctor. Well, now! How long have you had this pain, my man?

      About six months now, I'd say. Just now and then, you know. It's never really been bad. Until last week. You see—

      I see, said the doctor. Getting worse all the time, you say.

      Wheatley wiggled the painful toe reflectively. "Well—you might say that. You

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