Plymouth weekly banner. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1856, 1855-12-27


rapid walk of half mile brings him TO
the house.
1t was no needless alarm. The attack
was a severe one. aud all the skill was re-
quired TO save the life OF the little one -
Ii was daylight ere he could leave him
with safety. Then, as he was about de-
parting for his own home, an express
messenger arrived TO entrea; him 10 go
Immediately 10 another place nearly a
mile in an opposite direction.
Breakfast was over ere he reached his
own house. His thoughtful wife sug-
gested to nap; but glance at the already
we'll filled slaie showed this &c be out OF
the question. A hasty toilet. and still
hastier breakfast. and the doctor is again
seated in hi@ chaisc, going on his accus-
toned rounds; but we will mol now &C
company him.
Let us pass over two or three months.
and invite ourselves to another ride. One
pleasant morning when less pressed with
business. he walks leisurely from the
h"use TO the chaisr. and gathering up the
reins with q remarkable thoughtful air. 4.
rides slowly down the street.
Blu; few patients a:e on his list, and
these are frs, attended 20.
The Doctor then paused for considera
.ion He has set apart this day for col
lecting. Past experience has taught him
that the task is by no means all agreea-
be one 1t is necessary however-ab-
al al foe b..y h.fn
doctors must live as well as other people;
their house rent must be- paid, food and
clothing must be supplied.
moment only passed the doctor. and
then we are again moving onward. n
short ride brings us 10 the door of a pleas
we'll Ii is where the little one lay in
fits when we last rode out with the doc
tor. We recall! The scene. the despair Of
the parents. and the happiness which
succeeded when their beloved was Testor
ed 10 them.
Surely they will now welcome the doc
tor. Thankfully vii! they pay the pallry
sum he claims as n rec"mpehse Tor his
service. We arc more confident than the
doctor. Experience is sure teacher
The door does not now fly open al his ap
proach. He gives hi, name 10 the girl
" no answers the bell. and in due iime the
lady OF the honse appears
All doctor. how do you do? You are
quite q stranger. delightful weather. &c.
The doctor replies politely, and in
quires il her husband is in.
Yes he is in; bat l regret 20 say no is
exceedingly engaged this morning. His
business is frequently of nature which
cannot suffer interruption. He would
have been pleased to have sscn YOU
The doctors pocket book is produced.
and The neatly drawn bill was presented.
If convenient to MIR. Lawton. the
amount would be acceD;a bie.'
Il will hand it 10 him when he is al
leisure. He will attend to it no doubt.
Tbs doctor sighs involuntsriy as he
recalls similar indefinite pre'nises but IL
is impossible to insist upon interrupting
important business He ventures another
remark. implying .hat prompt paymen,
wouli oblige him; bows and reiires.
On on goes the faithful horse. Where
is 20 be our next stopping place! A. the
wealthy merchants who owed SO much
to the doctors skill some two months
since. Even the doctor feels confidence
here. Thousands saved by the preven-
tion of tha, lever. Thirty dollars is no,
TO be thought of in compa rison
All is favnrable. Mr.. Palmer is a,
home, and receives his visitor in cor.
dial manner. Compliments are passed.
Now for the bill. Our little accoun,
Mr.. Palmer
'Ah! | recolleci; am trifie in your
debt. Let me see, thirty dollars! So
much? had forgotten that we needed
medical advice. except i'll my slight in
disposition few weeks since
Slight indisposiiion! What n mem
DRY some people are blessed with!
The doctor smothers his rising indig.
nation.
Eight visits, Mr.. Palmer, and at such
distnce. You will find the charge a
moderate one.
oh! very well. dare say j! is ali right.
am sorry have not the money for you
to-day, doctor. Very tight just at pres
ent; you know how it is with men OF
business
1t would be great accommodation il
| could have it at once
impossible, doctor! I wish could
oblige you. In a week. or fortnight. al
the farthest. will call at your Office
A week or fortnight! The disap-
pointed doctor once more seats himself
in his chaise. and urges his horse 10 speed.
He is growing desperate now. and is
eager 10 reach his next place OF destina-
tion. Suddenly he checks his horse. A
gentleman is passing hom he recn"gised
as the yeung husband whose ;dolized wife
has SO lately been snstChed from the
borders Of the grave.
Glad 10 see you Mr.. Wilton; I was
about csll.ng al your house.
PRAY do SO. doctor; Mrs. Wilton will
be pleased 10 see you.
Thank you; but my call was on busi-
ness 10 day. believe must trouble yoa
with my bill for attendance during your
wife's Illness
:Ah yes; recollect. Have you it with
you9 Fifty dollars! Impossible! Why
she was not i'll above three weeks.