The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-11-23
Jacob md the Doctor.

in The old Granite State. ms Ind'viuua'
said ,heDoctot had sqrsint way in drawing
ou, his woras.snd the grave manue, which
he siwsvs assumed, wss enough 10 excite
the tisibili,ies Of snic. On certain ds'
. nun.bet of individuals hsd assembled a.
the village corner to drink. chat. sw,r
horses, &C., when suddenly this curious
original made his appearance. and stepping
up 10 an ole acquaintance, said Ire,
Mr.. 8. can, you lead me your horse p
little whiler
How long DO you wsn, him' said
1hs owner Of the onimal
%, only 'few minutes responded the
tho strange genius.
VERY well, very well thank you. sir.
replied our brave hero; as he mounted the
nimble animal and ,roued swsy towards the
habiis,ion oi Doctor R., noied phv
sician, who had recently moved into town
On arriving a, the Dr's, he inquired Of .
Young man a, work near the door.
Is the doctor at homef
He is ever to Mr.. C.'s said the youngs
ter.
Thank ye, sir replied Jacob. our hero's
name. as he ealopped away. But before
arriving at Mr.. C's, he met the Doctor on
his way home. and wheeling suddenly
around, he beckoned the Doctor 10 follow.
Jacob whipped up and the Doctor spurred
on; but the Doctors horse being swifter
footed, he soon came up with jacob, and
vocifers,ed in hurried manner.
What's the mauerl what's the matter,
sitr
Drive ou Doctor. drive on Doctor said
Jacob, at the same lime urging his horse
forward with all his might.
What's yhe nstter' what's ,ha matter
sirr said the Doctor a, ne came up again
with Jacob.
Drive on. drive on, DOCTOR said our
hero, who John Gilpn like, laid hold ofthe
horses name, trying to cuts.ript the Doc.
tot,
Oa arriving a. the corner OF the road,
Jacob suddenly refined in; and observed to
Doctor ths, he nigh, 60 ia thete--ponling
70 a house,
The Doctor quickly dismca nted ,draggiKg
his sacate-bags with hfiu, srd bol,ed sud
henly into the house without ceremony
while Jacob slowly rode away. The Doc
sor's sudden presence frightened, alrnos
pu. Of her wits; nervous lady vino wa
sweeping near the door.
Whats tne matter here, who's sick
raid the Doctor.
Nobody sick here, sir said the old lad,
who had dropped the broom 10 her fright
and stood trembling.
'ls any one sick in ihe ether hcuse!' sai
the Doctor, hurtiediy.
No sir, not ,tlat I know Of said ,h
old lady.
Then I have been ousrageously inpossc
upon, n,said he. i have driven ny horse :
such rate fear he is spoiled
hbcs h'NC SudtttO euOuuc VIZ Ulu ldUy
fright, the Doctor rode back to the villae
corner, TO fad the author OF the mischie
when 10! there he stood with all the gravit
of judge abous TO sentences criminal ,
she gailows.
The Doctor rode up to him, aud in a
inperious tone demanded the meaning O
such imposition.
Jacob. putting ON long face. drswle
ou, .ha, he meant no imposition.
well. nr.' re,or,ed the Doctor. Il mu.
have an explanation
why sir.' said Jacob. 'did'ui you kno,
tha good ho,semsnship was good quail
fea,ion for docloff and thought I'd n
your skill and now Im well satisfied wit
your riding. can recommend ys as a goo
'doe.or in that respect.
Bat, siy,' said the Doctor, who cou,
scarcely command his risibili.ies, at Jacob
way Of talking, i shsllrecover damages {
you for this
o. no. I guess you can, gei uo,hin
drzwled ont Jacob.
'Bn, did you no, tell one to 90 ia at such
. house. said the doctor.
Il told you tina, you might 90 M sal