Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-05-08
An Anatomical Rencontre.

An Anatomical Rencontre.
A year age, when Ezekiel verdant came
down to Boston with all his earthly posses
eiohs. fviz. homespun suit Of go,o.mee'ing
clothes, a tin razor, q fine tooth comb. two
dozen socks. and box backing, in COW.
hide ,fank. he was one ofthe mos, verdant
specimens of simplicity you ever cncounl.
cred. His golden hal. slightly shaded mis-
ruddy cheeks, his garments savored Of a
remote, and almost medieval age. He put
yp u, fourth rate house, and then sailed
forth to look about him. His only acquain.
tance was a-far away cousin, student a,
surgery and medicine, Mark Merrieweath.
er. by name on him Verdant replied for
information and aid, .5 lie came TO Boston
TO pursue the same career. Now Mark had
paid Verdan, q visit in the mountains some
reurs previous, and q Young eer;nonter
"sold' the city buck ex,ensively-ihat is,
he had put him on the back Of wild fily,
had upset him on boat, broke his heud al
cidseling, and extended numerous other
civililies, with which country cousins are
in the habit Of welcoming their city friends.
They me, in the town, and after the first
greeting. inquired the purpose Of his cous-
ms visit
.'l've come up here TO s'ny ssPell," was
the reply.
"GIad to hear it,
"Heow du you like your trade -
"Very we'll"
"Mud learned they -
"Mos,."
We'll I'm ,hinkin' TO fol'er the same
line of business, and want you TO help me
along"
"Wnh great pleasure Zeke; P.l pu, you
through an entire course Of sProu,s.'
"SProu's"
"sbow you the ropes.'
"RoPes1'
LET you see how we do things. Where
sAall W. begin 7"
"Wal, wan, to soc that ere place
where you Gu, folks up-fus, thing"
"Oh. very welcome along"
Mark did the honors of The College 10
his guest, and /, may be imagined that has
professional sang froid offered strong
con,ras, TO the native horror of his guest
Still there was a sort Of fascination 10 what
he witnessed that impelled Z.ke TO pro-
nounce. though in fain, and gasping
voice, tha, everything was "fus, ratc.'
A, las, they reached a lille mahogany
cabinet. "What's in thar y asked Zekiel.
"Open and see." said his friend.
Zekiel did SO and was Instantly c!asped
in the arms of skeleton.
With howl of horror he exclaimed,
"Me'm me go! help. heIpp'
Mark was dying with laughter.
"Elere's death alive caiched me sure en-
engh - exclaimed the sufferer.
t!e again appealed 10 Mark for help.
Finding his cousin inexorabe, he deter
mined 10 help himself.
Look here old Bonypar',' said he. ''ii
vsu dom, lie, me go I'Il lick you into fits )"
aud getting one arm free, he deal. the skcI-
e,on a tremendous blow on the head, which
knocked him back into The box, the door
Of which closed instantly leaving Ezekiel q
free man again.
"Tha, 'ere 'na,ony was poorly behaved
pup" he remarked, re-assured by the sue
cess of his exer.ions. 81 have good mind
10 shake him out Of his box, and GIN him
regular licking. Why didn't you step in
when you see him ai,ackin' me"
81 stood by 10 see fair play" SAID Marx.
"Wal, you jus, tell him this from me-"
sad Ezekiel, "as long as he keeps himself
in his own quarters, III let him alone, hu,
# he ever comes across me out EN- This ere
place, Ffl wallup him like winkin.'
A. few DAYS after this, Ezekiel, who had
made formal application to DR.. -, 10
be received q, student. received note
from tina, g..,,c7,an, requesting him to call
at the Office.
He accordingly rang a, the door OF the
doctors aris,ccratic mansion. II must BE-
borne in min6 that The doctor is as lhln as
possible for live man TO be. He was sea
ted in his study chair when Eekicl entered,
so that the young man did not at first
glance recognise the peculiarly of his ap-
pearunce but when he stood up with ex.
tended handi luminous ides flashed ,hro'
the brain Of the visitor:
'Hands off" said he. ''no shaking paws
with me- know your tricks"
The doctor assumed an air Of astonish-
ment and offended dignity.
"As you please. young man" )" said he Sit
ting down.
"Oh! you needn', be so ofiish, said Ze-
kiel. "You and lave seen each other be.
fore to.day."