Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-09-27
HypOchondrlacism;
A NOVEL CURE FOR 1T.
by X. N. CARLETON.

Bad as ever. am almost discouraged R
assure you," y
"Do you have physician!" In
"Yes, but he can do nothing" +
But what does he say!" D
He says that it is the most awkward cased Y
Of hypockondrlacsm he ever met with. l am +
worn out. She insists she 10 going h
to die tn day, and besought me in the most pte- L
Gus accents, to remain with her, but | have I
neglected my business too much lately, and !
can no longer indulge her with my presence,
which only makes her appear worse"
"a hard case, indeed particularly for you
but what do you intend to do!"
81 can't imagine what friend Bush, unless
become insane, and take refuge in a mad
house."
do not dispair; such cases are by no means
hopeless"
81 have done with hope"
~ am no physician Carter, but have plan
in my head which | think cannot fail to cure
her.
"Out with it at once. / am ready to grasp
a straw if it points out the slightest hope"
Have you good sharp axe"
81 believe So"
"If you have not purchase one by all means.
When you return at noon, say as little to her
as poss Bile, but proceed deliberately to cut
down the bedstead upon which she lies"
II do not think you would make any afil!c-
tions sud cct of myrth."
Il was never more sectious in my life. Do
this, and leave the rest with me; but if you do
not agree to it wash my hands ofthe matter"
Since you are serious will agree to any
thing however ridiculous"
1T is bargain then"
=" IL is"
The friends parted Carter proceeded to his
| store while Bush FASTENED to the residence OF
: his friend. As he was an intimate acquaintance
: he was admitted at once. lie sent word to the
T. Invalid that he had something Of the utmost
/ Importance TO communicate to her, and mus
see her without delay.
', Such massage reused the curiosity Of thu
d dying woman as shc termed herself, and sh'
) consented to sec him. The nurse had evident
It iy got her cue, for sac made al excuse TOR her
< self ana at once proceeded down stairs.
l. "Gool morning, Mrs. Garter, how 90 70
feel
y, a All dying" she said, f. intly.
- Then will not disturb you" lie morS
towards tin door as .fubout to lave the room
=, "Do not leave mc to die aloLr Mr., BusE
besides yen gave the to understand you IN
~. sOmcthng important to say to mt"
=, True, but II is an unpleasant task to be tn
~ messenger OF evil tldings.''
"Eyl! tidlngs wha DO you mean, Nj. Bash
IT, To destrcss feeble fond vile with th9 ire.
st, ularItes OF her husband is most r"puguant
by my feelings | wish had net come.
on "Spcak," said Mrs. Carter. propping her be-
in with an additional pillow, "let me know al"
"Whcn your husband LETT YOU this mornli
old whore did he tell you he was golng!
od "To h!s store OF course. Where should
the go!"
the Injured woman! he deceived you; for
.st called at the house Of the young widow SoIn
where he is constant visitor"
'Ihu amaze me, Mr. Bush ~ The inva
had hastily thrust a shawl around her, anu "
'lty fairly sitting up.
ems Take care and do not excite yourself, dC
sea madam. | Will not shock your feelings L
i further. was about to say-but cannot, q.
j, >, not do IT,"
Iii Procced-tell me anything rather than
SOL low me To remain i'll this cruel suspense. e
m. ceal nothing, as you value my friendship"
5 If 81 believe you are AT injured woman, ,
| will frankly tell yOu all, though 1t will sur
cost me Carriers friendship. lie is aciua
UNI engaged to her. They viii be married SO
III SIX months after your death, which they h
Inc calculated will soon occur"
at 1.-THE monster but ! will balk him.
thot smooth faced young widow-to tell
-stael
vro- marry again. will soon put stop TO ih
n of line OF doings."
Iii "But this is not all, Mrs Carter, they b
consulted DR.. Hobucb, or some other humb
ing astrologer, to learn how long you will
So. and he informed them if your husband 60
succeed m cutting down all four posts of y
bcdstead, you would not live Tour days"
ply, industrious but this tale is incredible
eter- cannot believe TT
"You shall have proof, for your husband
To-. commence operation this noon, however foe
.a' 1t may SEEM"
'''"' "But will not remain in the house
thus used. Ill were not 30 i'll, / would re
"'"~ at once TO my fathers"
"Take my advice madam. Rest quietly
, tho I'll he returns, but pertake of all the noul
about '!e"t you possibly can, ana when ne oegin
vile work, leave your ped at once, and thus
!. mo stop 10 his villaneus intentions. | &c
Cannot remain another moment"
G.. He left the lady in terrible rage, who, "
- rejecting upon her wrongs, entirely forgot
-. illness. The unconscious Carter returned
. 49,. without wasting words began vigorously h
on n ing at the elegant mahogany bed-posts
d., wife, with the fur OF tgress, leaped from
:. ~. the bed, and completely overwhelmed tn,
III - tonlshed man with invectives and aecusa
49,, of the most bitter and vindictive character
laid -. ,Atns ny he e,, nsane, neu rom .he
orous -. - S-e ca,, 'O"' ,OOHi "
d and NJ ias1 tut Supp, anu uehoun
= SUI ~ criminal of mankind.
% ''0 After long and ludicrous scene of dom
rela- ~ -. Sa.L w ne satls'aclo1liy exp
n his 80, 80 sae;. ~ ~ 10y was eo'npi
they r;ee ~, ~ !, a'' a"e oeTane an eIee
happy Rnsb ""s 'o"s 'ii''e 'ei''e SHe 'o'
lents,
epart --,..-'-7--- -. -
dead w MorS.l'y Witnolt religion, ~ XII
misunderstanding, and endeavor to find one
on art on cloudy sea, Ply measuring the distanc