The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1843-02-03

w lklnS lace NJ Inc Wen'Ion OF his WIG. 'Curse
it! man, can't you talk of something mole ogrcca-
BILE, One don't always want TO hear of her. If |
had not driven her of like dog, I'd not been ~
ing here without soul to give me drink when
I'm half mad with thirst. God only knows where
she is! hnvn't heard of her since that night tina,
met her in the street. Don't talk Of herr
well then, of the widow. What Fisk said at
the trial can be explained away, you know
Nor of her now Wait till I'm on my legs, -
swell. viii you hear of my plans'-of the
wi!l' We managed that g'orious'y' You havn't
peached"
mo, havn't; but it hangs like lead here said
he, humping his hand against his head; here,
here, HERE! And a, times, when I'm crazy with
pain and fever, have strange images whirling and
dancing and twisting about me; and oflenest Of
all comes that old man, Crawford, and his daugh-
ter. I'm afraid I've said things that should not
then; for I've caught that doctor looking at me us
frightened as if | were the devil himself; and if ]
get mad again, I'm afraid ri say more
The pale face of The Attorney grew several
shades paler and he drew his breath quick and
short; ard his hands shook as if with paralysis
God Wilkins, you haven't babbed' You swore
you remember that oalh''
SO do; and when I'm in my senses III never
blow YOU: hnt when my heads turned and my
mind gone I'm not answcrablc for my words. II
blow you then, cant help it,
Indeed! exclaimed the Attorney. lie clcnchcd
his fingers one in the other until the blood nearly
started from his nails, and set his teeth Ills eyes
were like fire and his nosirs datcd. 'When
does the doctor come? asked he, in voice scarce
IL arIicuatc.
Its time now, should think, lie generally
comes when the church cock at the corner strikes
nine, It's Almost that now While he was
speaking heavy step was heard in the pnssngn
and the next moment the door was thrown open,
and the physician entered. lie was short stout
man, with broad shoulders aud keen black eyes.
As hG entered he threw hasty glance a, the
Attorney; and 'hcn without speaking went direct
ly TO the sick man md took his hand
Wilkins watched him. well, doctor, how do
YOU find me;'
The doctor made no reply; but rose up, and
hccloning the attorney to follow Inn, went into
the next room and shut The door.
You're acquainted with this MANI asked. he.
am replied Bolton. 'l'ow il he.
Hell dic-nothing can save him! replied the
physician gnawng on the end Of n whip which he
held in his hand, But that's not all. He's had
a hand in some devils mischief that I'd like TO
sit before he goes, When he's in his senses he is
close moGhcd enough but in his crazy fits he has
let on, things that has made me start. If he sees
io-mowow'' sun, I'll be hire At that time he's
worst, and III learn wha, cnn lie may die be.
fore that aud he may las, some time yet; it's quite
uncertain.
Open that door! shouted on, wilkins from the
next room. 'Who, are you whispering aboup
am no, going 10 die, am ~ said he half sitting up
in the bed, as his request was complied with, and
glazing n, the attorney with eyes tina, made his
flesh Creep Am gong to die, ! sny! Why
don't you answer me instead Of standing shiyering
there with Your teeth chatterng as If you had an
ocpe' VIII get wclI'' exclaimed he, ,urning to
the doctor.
'Not If you 60 on in that way. Lie down and
compose yourself, and we can judge better to-
morrow
Because yon'll fnl me dead, That's whn,
you mean, said wilkins, with ghnsily grin, that
made them shuddcr. Get away, both of YOU
both ofyou! Curse you both You would mur-
der NC Out ofmy sight! And you" exclaimed
he, shaking his hand at Tie Attorney; 'ard you,
who led me on
The doctor tGrncd to the Attorney and survey
cd him from head to FOOT rs if the meaning of the
words of the patient migh, be more fully explained
by this investigation
huhil does he ncan?' demanded he.
Yes rlviag. He doesn't know what he 5 talk
Ing about
'Don't |" shouted wilkins; don't Il On, of
my .ist!' and he shook his is, ut them, crashing
his teeth; 'out ofmy sight, liar, TEMPER. away
wi,h you!'
we are only increasing his paroxysm BY re-
naming here, said Bolton nervously; lets co.
The doctor looked once moro at his patients;
then suspciousy NJ the lawyer, and Gnaly suffer
cd himself to be led out,
Crouchins like Wild beast with The bcd-cloihes
gathered tightly about him, Wilkins remained in
state Of! stupid fear lor sCmc time after their de-
"A
5 ingIe one Of feeling lie did no, dare TO draw n
long breath lest it should snnp the cord which
bound his wre,chcd body to life. Every sharp
iI'roe that shot through him sen, pnns Of mortal
fear through his heart. Nor was his brain idle
Images of the past came crowding thick upon him.
lie thought OF his wife; he saw her pale and wan,
looking at him mouInfully, but Us aliecionoi,lv n