Paying a Debt single work   short story   romance  
Issue Details: First known date: 1888... 1888 Paying a Debt
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Romance begins when Leonard Halsey is driven to a woman doctor by toothache. A year later, his prejudices overcome, he pays his bill by marrying her (she seeks rest in his arms.) Slight; humorous advocacy of woman doctors. Desirable social outcomes! (PB)

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