Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-03-08

a Were out of funds,a sighed Digges. 20 7ss1k
There was nosdenying fhis.sA H9*a.as Pc e sEs-
But at this moment, q very respectfully clad per-
sonage who was going down broadway at New OK
sneed tipped his hat, and said sGood morning, Mr.
Bieges.n When he said this, he was gone, but his
words made great impression on the NINA OF boDs
ssWho's that o. he asked. sz3 atf I93ata a#s
.tDont know his name he belongs to my Lodge ];
a very clever fellow
,sYour Lodge 2" he echoed" You are an Odd Eel
low, then !s a fs7Ats y = s9s55s3 - II sa't92si s
-HYes ss53arn s11gEs8 SO SIS *fiti. -l1 . 81 so
ss.And Son of Temperance 81 falaaE t'a 81
"Yes.n
q And Rechabite On tssi sss,sa.a, g asf y
aAnd United American Mechanic % as.
aYes.ns1 - s-as - T. 4sa -f=@
Bob,s face grew radiant. @ sal37 sa#
sAre your dues paid up p -.
eyes; why do you ask !' inquired Ogges aston
ished at the sudden delight of his friend
sHow much do these societies give to sick broth
er o. as s D.
"Some three and some four dollars week.
sWhat proof do they require of his sickness O.
"The certificate of respectable physician" an
swered Digges. z Hg@ e51esyz
A pause ensued. Bob seemed running over with
a superabundance of delight.
And with these facts before you, my misguided
Digges you have persisted in the enjoyment of good
health q
"Never was sick week in my Efe only'--he
paused only in the pocket"
Without another word, Bob took the arm of Digges
within his OWL, and led him into neighboring oys-
ter-cellar Seated within the box, he closed the
tains, and said, in a tone of deep feeling,
"Digges, you really ought to take care of your
self! You now exhibit all the premonitory symp-
toms of bilious attack"
"Eh !" cried Digges, jumping from his seat.
"YOur skin is sallow, your tongue furred, and
your eye feverish. In hour, my friend, you will
be in bed, with raging fever By night will be de-
rious. Tomorrow you will not be expected to live
and next week"
"Next week % echoed Digges, becoming pale.
"Next week. resumed Bob you will-are you
listening you will draw at least twelve dollars from
these societies. will sign your certificate. And as
you will be sick great many weeks, you will con-
tinue to draw twelve dollars per week for consider
able time. Digges, pity you''
| At these words the countenance of Digges became
overspread with mild resignation. He extended his
hands. He clutched Bob with a hearty grasp.
ats great deal of sickness to look forward to-
but I am resigned. You see am. By-the-by, Bob
don't feel we'll. 'Spose you go home with me, and
put me to bed -
For twelve weeks Bob watched night and day by
the bedside. Every one remarked his devotion. The
committees of the various societies, who came with
the ''Weekly benefits" for the sick brother, de-
lighted with Bob They spoke of the devotion of the
young physician to their sick brother in all theil
lodges and divisions.
F., ''Sit down, my friends Bob would remark, in
subdued voice. when committee appeared oul
poor friend fails fast He has been delirious al
night Speak low-the least noise disturbs him.
And then the committee would sit down in thai
darkened room in the fourth story of a boarding
house, and gaze through the gloom upon the form o.
poor Digges, who was stretched upon bed, his ca
daverous face appearing above the edge of the GOV
erlit
After few moments they would leave, first pla
cling in the hand of Bob the sum due his sick friend
And after the committee had left, and gone dowr
stairs Bob would give orders that his patient SHOULD
not be disturbed. He would then lock the door H
would then approach the bed and address his paten
in these words Digges, my boy, ,0W you take you
toddy hot or cold?'
To which the patient, finging off the bed clothes
and jumping out of bed, would respond rH take
1 hot, Bob."-City Item.