The Woodstock age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1844-1845, 1845-02-13

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ing the somewhat exciting gossip OF the
day. Whilst !he doctor was thus enga-
cet stranger rode up TO the door, and
in few moments after the doctor, in great
dismay, saw him enter the door OF The inn,
A sudden trembling seized the worthy's
limbs, and hisusuaIy pale face seemed a
shade Of SO pnlor, The Stranger, how
ever, approached him with an open smile,
and cordially extending his hand, he ex-
claimed.
doctor, have stopped on purpose to
see you, and am happy in meeting you
thus early. | have come sir to ask pardon,
for nv imperlincn, and unwarrarlable con-
duct, on the day visited your Asylum.
Bat beg you will attribute more to my
womanish sofness of heart, rather than to
any disrespect tor you. TO tell you the
truth, never was so egregously deceived
in my life, as was BY the tale of your pa
tent Do tell me dear doctor, if you can
find it in your heart, to forgive my ungen-
tlemanly rudeness.
Whilst Schuyler was delivering this
specious harangue, a great load was re-
moved from the worthy dispenser OF cor
dias, and cures. His face frightened,
warm smile gradually extended over his
features, and it was evident TO his interro-
CATER, that he took the bait like trout -
Graspng the extending hand of Schuyler
and shaking it warmly, and at the same
time assuming patronizing air, he re-
piled:
My dear fellow, never blamed you in
the least. cannot say that did not be-
come little womanish at one time, myself;
but as soon as reflected moment | saw
the folly. You inexperienced individuals
would make sad work IN managing an AS
ylnm of lunatics. They aae so GINNING
Hal hal and the doctor uttered good ma
iured laugh.
1T did grieve me, Doctor, most decided.
ly,when found Twas SO completely deceiv-
Cd, The fact is | prided myself little on
my sagaci,y, and when | found myself so
completely fooled as | may say, by luna
&c, did feel mortified. / however resolv-
ed to see you, and ask your pardon, and as
had business that called me to York, |
came this way to make you satisfaction,
due from one gentleman to another under
the circumstances
All right, all right; replied the doctor;
bat you surely was not weak enough to go
to the trouble OF enquirlug as to the proofs
she gave your
Yes was;' responded Schuyler. 'And
that is wha, increases my modification at
being deceived. If it had turned OUT any
other way, should not felt such chagrin
at the result
Il freely forgive you, my dear sir, free
ly forgive you. / saw that you was de-
ceived and knew that you was acting from
that deception
We'll doctor, thank you for your
courtesey, and | beg you will join me in a
glas Of punch.
oh certainly said the doctor, who by
the way had peculiar passion for the
punch of the worthy publican, in whose
inn he now was; and in few moments ai-
ter the two were seated side by side, en-
Toying the beverage and discourse,
Although DR. Morton was not an in
temperate man. he soon found himself con-
sideraby exhilarated, inasmuch as the
glass of which he was then partaking was
his second. The Doctor in fact became
quite merry, and thought his friend very
fine fellow indeed. Schuyler at once saw
the advantage that he was acquiring. and
he accordingly urged the doctor to anoth-
er glass.
Certainly said the worthy doctor; but
mind yon it must be at my expense an
unheard Of piece of liberallity IN that
worthy individual.
Certainly you choose; said Schuyler,
and the punch was shortly forthcoming.
BY the time the third glass was finished,
the doctor was empha,ically a corned man
and although ne would have fought the
man, who had accused him oft, yet it was
plainly apparent TO the landlord, and to
his bottle companion.
Doctor said Schuyler, you may think
me droll fellow, but really | should like
to see that cunning jade once more, and
witness her confusion. or sagacity when |
tell her Of the deception she praclsed on
me.
Come on hiccoughed the doctor; but
mind you don't get deceived again
Never fear :hat;' said Schuyler, and
they sailed our ofthe inn, arm, in arm, and
walked toward the Asylum.
TO BE CONTINUED.