Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-30

ed at the mother. She was very pale, but did
not trust herself to speak.
"Then there is probably but little DANGER"
said "but we have something to do. Have you
water here ?"
The husband went to what seemed closet
opened two doors, and disclosed neat pine ba-
thing-tub, supplied with the Croton. This was
beyond my hopes but had no time to won-
der. The little fellow was in high fever, and
laboring for every breath. Taking him from his
little crib, where he lay upon nice hair mat
tress fit for prince to sleep or, took off his
clean night.clothes, stood him in the bath tub,
and made his father pour full upon his neck and
chest three pals of cold water, while rubbed
them briskly with my hand. He was then wi
ped dry, and rubbed until his whole body was
glowing like flame. Then wrung large tow
Ell out of cold water and put it round his throat,
and then wrapped him up in blankets. The
brave little fellow had borne it all without
complaint, as if he understood that under his fa-
theirs eye no harm could come to him. In fif-
teen minutes after he was wrapped in the ban-
kets he was in profuse perspiration, in a sound
sumber, and breathing freely. The danger was
over-so rapid is this disease and so easily Gu
red. Happiness had shed serene light upon
the countenance of the father, and thrown over
the mothers face a glow of beauty. looked
upon them, and was more than ever puzzled
where to place them. There was no marks of
high birth or superior breeding-not a shadow
of decaved gentiity about them. 1t was rather
the reverse, as if they were working up from a
low rank of life to higher
looked around the room. 1t was the bed
room. Every thing in it was perfectly neat and
orderly. The bed, like the crib, was excellent,
but not costly. The white counterpane did not
cost more than ten shillings-yet how beautiful
it looked The white window-curtains were
shilling muslin; but their folds hung as richly
as if they were damask-and how very appro-
pirate they seemed. The BATH with its snug
folding doors, knew, had not cost plumbers
bill and all, more than ten dollars. The toilet
table, of an elegant form, and completely cover
ed, had no doubt was with pane, and cost half
dollar. The pictures on the wall were beau
tifully tinted Autographs better, far better,than
oil paintings have seen in the houses of mil
! lionaires; yet they can be bought at GoupiPs,
or Williams or Stevens for three to five shil-
lings, and dollar a piece had framed them
The floor had carpet that seemed to match ev-
erything, with its small neat figure, and light
chamber color. 1t was a jewel of rOom in as
perfect keeping in all its parts as if an artist had
designed it.
Leaving the little boy, to his untroubled sleep,
and giving directions for his bath on his waking,
we went into the other room, which was differ
enetly, but just as neatly arranged. 1t might
have answered for parlor, only it had cook
ing stove, for an artists study, or dining-room.
1t was hung with pictures-heads, historical
pieces, and landscapes; all such as man of
taste could select and buy cheap; but which like
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books, there was hanging library on one side
Of the chimney, which a single glance assured
me contained the very choicest treasures of the
English tongue.
The man went to bureau, opened drawer,
and took out some money.
"What is your fee, Doctor" he asked, hold
ing the bills so as to select one to pay me.
Now, had made up my mind, before had
got half way up the stairs, that might have to
wait for my pay--perhaps never get it, but all
this had changed. could not, as | often do,
inquire into the circumstances of the man, and
graduate my price accordingly. There he stood
ready to pay me, with money enough; yet it was
evident that he was a working man, and far from
wealth. Ihad nothing left but to name the low
est fee.
zone dollar does not seem enough" said he.
Ou nave save my cnlld lie, ana nave Oeen
at more trouble than to merely write a prescrip-
| tion."
"Do you work for your living ?" | asked hop
ing to solve the mystery.
He smiled and held out his hand, which show
ed the unquestionabe marks of honest toll
"You are mechanic 2" sale, willing to know
more of him.
"Take that" he said, placing two dollar note
in my hand with -be-refused air, "and
| will crafty your curiosity; for there is no
use in pretending that you are not little Gu
rious"
There was hearty, respectful freedom about
this that was irresistible. | put the note in my
pocket, and the man going to a door, opened it
into closet of moderate size and displayed the
bench and tools of shoemaker
"You must be an extraordinary workman, u
said looking around the room, which seemed
almost luxurious; but when looked at each
item found that it cost very little.
"No, nothing extra, barely manage to earn
little over dolrar a day. Mary helps me
some. With the housework to do, and our boy
to look after, she earns enough to make our wa
ges average eight dollars week. We began
with nothing-we live as you see."
All this comfort, this responsibility, this al
most luxury, for eight dollars week. ex-
pressed my surprise.