The Woodstock age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1844-1845, 1845-02-13
pleasure in introducing you to my poor

bunch Of keys, he departed for the wards
accompanied by Tie stranger. They
passed through the various wards, the
doctor in the mean time, giving history
ofthc different cases presented to view,
together with Il statement Of his treatment
of each, and the success that had attend
ed upon each one. They had passed
through them all, save the one in which
Alice was confined. As they were on
their return to the Doctors Office they
passed near the entrance to her room,
just as she CHANGED 10 be singing sweet
and plaintivc air. The stranger caught
the tones other voice, and stopping, he
cxclaimed-'What seraphic voice is
that!'
THAT is the voice of a young lady,
whose case is one of the most singular
with which | have ever metz replied the
doctor, slightly confused. At times she
raves like perfect tiger, and again her
disease assumes a new phase. She will
be as gentle as lamb, and very mclan,
choly, but otherwise showing scarce a
symptom Of insanity
Singular ndeed;' replied the stran-
ger. is there any circumstance that
will account for the first appearance Of
the diseasc;'
Crossed in her affections, believe,
replied the doctor.
4 should like to see her indeed DOCTOR
said the stranger. Her case must be a
singular ONE
Il have been compelled to refuse adj
mittancc TO every one replied the doctor
when she first came here | admitted
spectators, but in every case i, has caus-
ed her to rave for several days. | should
take great pleasure in showing you her
case, but owing to this | am compelled
to refuse. She has been mendng for
several weeks and hope finally to cure
her.
During the recital, the stranger eyed
the doctor keenly, not from any motive Of
suspicion, but because he was interested
in the case. lie noticed how ever, that the
Doctors manner underwent several chan
gcs during the narrative, and he felt hi,
interest in the unfortunate patient singu.
larly increased.
Doctor said he, is there no way by
which | can obtain view Of this patient
| do not wish to speak with her, but tht
sweet tones eff her voice and your history
of her case, have strongly Interested
me. Cannot you crafty me, without en-.
dangcring her? | can be discreet 70,
know.
Schuyler kept his eyes fastened upor
the doctors counienance whilst prefer
ring this request, and it aroused the gull
ty conscience iof Morton. He feared to
refuse, and yielding with good grace a:
he could command, he replied. i have
no objection to admitting you to view her
provided you will not speak to her"
Il promise that | will not without you
CONSENT replied Schuyler and the doc
tor selected a key that opened the pass
age way before mentioned. They walked
carefully along, and in a moment moro
stood in front oithc door ofAlice's ward
She was still singing when they entered
and did not at first observe them. He
head was partly reclining uncontrolled
completely shaded her face from view
Schuyler was forc;bIy struck with he1
beauty, as we'll as the intelligent expires
sion Of her features. He was man o
keen obsivaton, and acquainted with hu
man nature in all its varieties. III
had caught the eye Of Alice, which, o
all the other features OF the face divine
first shows the presence Of insanity, o
rather the absence Of reason. He ha'
noticed it we'll. 1t was bright, full, AM
sparkling with intelligence. Suddenly tn
recoIIections Of the doctors confusion
crossed Lis mind instantly followed by hi
suspicion that all was not right. AT a
events he determined to sec more of he
case.
Doctor, said Schuyler cmphatically
yet in a low tone, looking that individus
full in the eye; i % not wish to disput
your sagacity. and certainly not you
skill, but l tell you, tina, | know that pa
tient is no more insane than | ami!
'Yes-yes-she Isl replied the docto
stammering and turning pale. 'She
now in one of her melancholy moods
You have now seen her, and | beg yo
would withdraw. fear the consequcr
ces.'
Doctor said Schuyler, assuming
determined look. am plain man, an
wish TO treat you courteousIy, and wi
not leave this place until | have see
more Of this patient of yours. To tie
you the truth sir, my suspicious are ;
reused
The doctor turned pale as marble {
this unexpected announcement; but d,
tcrmincd to put as good a face upon I'll
matter as possible, he returned the Dol
look of Schuyler somewhat warmly
This is strange language, sir; what d
you mean, by suspicious sir' / am 1T
used to treatment of this kind, sir
Il mean SIR replied Schuyler, rcs'
luteIy;'I mean Just what said. TIL
girl is not insane, and demand ofyo
liberty to speak with herr
YOU can't have it,; replied the docto
, land 7 wish Won would leave the asylum