a humorous
novel written by Harry
Leon Wilson and published in 1923. It is about a
hypochondriac who decides that he is going to die and takes to his
bed. He has a very good-looking
nurse taking
care of him who is totally indifferent to him. He starts taking chances, such as
riding motorcycles, skydiving, etc., to get her to pay
attention to him. She finally realizes that she does
love him and begs him to be more careful.
See also Wilson, Harry Leon in this glossary. —Clearing Congress №3: The Freedoms of Clear Approved Glossary