With John Brun in Old Mexico

Mrs. Brun softly closed the door and followed the doctor into the hall. "Doctor, I must know what your verdict is. I cannot bear the suspense any longer. I fear that John is not so strong these last few days, although he does not complain."

Young John Brun was stricken with the "white plague." His sister Catherine died from the dreaded slow sickness just months before. Upon the advice of their family doctor, John's parents arranged for him to leave New York before the cold weather hit. His ...