Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-10-05

that carries hlmMup. as il were into The seventh
heaven of his mind. Something that reveals
the divinity within him.
A DIR. Carpus, whom the reader ought TO
know, was young M. D., with a diploma six
months old, handsomely framed and hung up
consplcuously in his Office said this, he could
not help rising from his chair, and taking turn
or iwo across the floor, at The same time that
his right hand sought his forehead, and brA shed
back the long hair, 10 reveal lis (the forehead's) J
ample (ln his mind) dimensions As this Is a
very good place 10 say it, it might as well come
in here, that Doctor Carpus was young man
of twenty-five, who had good conceit of him
self. He had graduated, after regular course
of three years instruction, with more credit aC
cording 10 his own idea than any other studen,
al the University. Ii is true, that the Profess
sors of Chemistry and Anatomy, if asked their
opinion of the matter, might have given a diff
ferent testimony. Sill Carpus was sincere.
He really thought he had graduated with dlstn-
guished honor
The good conceit Of himself which thus led
him into false estimate of his worth in this re-
spect, accompanied him In all other matters.
In opening his office, he had no doubt but that
in the course of very short time, he would be
overrun with business. Six months expert
ence rather made his mind waver in regard 10
this. when friend suggested, that it was next
TO impossible Tor an unmarried physician 10
succeed. He must have wife 10 add weigh,
10 his professional importance, The hint was
al once taken, and Doctor Carpus began 10 look
around for some one whom he would be willing
10 take as partner. In considering This mat
Ter, he laid II down governing rule IN the
case, that Mrs. Carpus must be TIch and beau
tlful. Among lhe large circle OF his acquain.
lances, no one struck his fancy completely
as Miss Mary Mayhower. Her father was re-
puled 10 have no small share of this worlds
goods, and as for Mary, she was called beau
ly everywhere, Mary Mayfower became,
therefore, The object of his particular attentions,
greatly TO The sprighily malden's annoyance.
Thus much, and now we will go on with our
slory.-The Doctor after taking few dlgni-
fed turns across the floor, resumed his seat
near Mary, and started new theme OF dis
course, IN which he could show off 10 adyan-
iage. III last he thought il time 10 retire, and
lei the exhibition which he had made of him
sell have lis true effect upon the maIden'S mind.
Thank Heaven! he has gone al last" ex-
claimed Mary, gliding into the room where her
sister Jane sal reading. i declare, he is the
most conceIed. egoliSlical fellow ever had the
misfortune 10 meet! He Is downright nIoler-
able 10 me-"
Helgh-ho! And is hat the way you speak
OF an absent lover 2" Jane returned, laughing
gaily
Lever Don't lalk OF lover to me, or
xhaIl lo.s ,ll natJauca ;;
Why don't you send him off, then Z"
How can send him of? treat him as
coldly as can, 6us he don't take The hint"
That he no doubt attributes 10 loves shrink
ing embarrassment
Hold your tongue will you, Jane"
"Ha Ha keep cool, my pretty bis :"
How can keep cool under such an an.
noyance. To be beset in this way by con-
ceIed young upsian Of doctor, is too much"
People are already beginning 10 set it down
as match" chined IN the lun-loylng sister
Indeed, Jane, that is too much" Mary now
said gragely "Who has made any ausion 10
il ?"
80 as 10 that, hundreds for what know
mo, but tell me one"
Sarah Mortimer insinualed as much the
IdSl lIlU6 Sd" HeI
Sarah Mortimer did I"
Yes, certainly And don't see any thing
so very surprising in ii. The inference is nat
uraI enough" replied Jane, with provoking
calmness.
"Now isn't all this 100 much for any one to
endure! Whyi wouldn't have my name cou-
pied with that Of Doctor Carpus, for any con
sideralion in the world. rs downright in
suit. The fact is, III offend him the next time
he comes here, and 50 put an end 10 he mat
ter"
mo Mary, you must not do hdl,"
Yes, but WILL the conceiled fool :"
Mary-Mary" Jane sald in soothing
tone, /" don't gel SO exriled about mere tflAe
like this Wait pa'lenty until The declaration
comes, and ihep rei>r him TO Pa, who " i'll send
him oil OF coarse with flea in his ear"
!" indeed, then, aud | won't do any snch
thing. I'll insult him." returned the excited
maiden
THIS and much more passed between the
sisters tefore they retired TO res for the night.
On the ext day, Mr.. and Mrs. Maynower left