Warren telegraph. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1857-1861, 1857-12-12
TWO RIDES WITH A DOCTOR.
DY MRS. 8. p. DOUGHTY.

Jump in if you want ride with the Doctor.
You have no time to lose, for the patient horse,
thankful for the unusual blessing which he has
enjoyed in obtaining good nights rest, stands
early at the door this rainy morning, and the
worthy doctor himself is already in his seat, and
is hastily gathering up tho roins for there have
been no less than six rings at the bell within as
many minutes, and immediate attendance is re-
quested in several places.
1t is not exactly the day one might select for
ride, for the storm is a regular north-oaster,
and your hands and feet are benunbcd with the
piercing cold wind, while you are drenched with
the driving rain.
But the Doctor is used to all this, and un-
mindful of wind and rain, he urges his faithful
horse to his utmost speed, eager to reach the
spot where the most pressing duty calls. lie
has at least the satisfaction of being welcome.
Anxious eyes are looking for the we'll known
vehicle from the window the door is opened
ere he puts his hand upon the lock, and the
heartfelt exclamation
90! doctor, am SO thankful youhay come"
g-eets him as he enters.
fInstiIy the unxiots father es.sls k'ss way to
the room where his halfdistracted wife is bend
ing in agony over their first-born, a lovely in
FAINT of some months, who is now in strong con-
viilsions. The mother clasps her hands, and
raises her eyes in gratitude to heaven, as the
Doctor ent.rs,-ho is her only earthly hope.
Prompt and efficient remedies arc resorted to,
and in an hour the restored little one is sleeping
TRANQUILITY in his mothers arms
The Doctor departs amid shower of bless
ings, and again urging his horse to speed, reach
es his second place of destination 1t is state
ly mansion. A spruce waiter hastens to an
swer his ring, but the lady herself meetshlm
as he enters the hall.
NY L.x- hao,
Doctor. Mr. Palmer is quite ill this morning.
Walk up, if you please"
The doctor obeys, and is eagerly welcomed
by his patient =,
"Do exert your utmost to save mo from fe-
YER, Doctor. The symptoms are much the Same
which / experienced last year, previous to that
long siege with the typhoid. 1t distracts me TO
think of it, At this particular juncture, should
lose thousands by absence from my business"
The Doctors feelings are enlisted, his feel
ings of humanity, and his feelings of self-inter-
est for doctors must live as we'll as other peo-
ple and the thought Of the round sum which
would find its way into his own purse, if he
could but succeed in preventing the loss of
thousands to his patient, was by no means I'M
pleasing. ..
The most careful examination Of Che symp-
toms is made, and we-choson prescriptions
given. He is requested to call as often as pos.
sible through the day, which he readily promis-
es to do, although press of business and pour
ing rain render it somewhat difficult
The result, however, will be favorable to his
wishes. His second and third calls give him
great encouragement, and on the second day
after the attack, the merchant returns to his
counting-room exulting in the skill of his phys
sicsn.
But we must resume our ride. On, on goes
the Doctor, rain pouring wind blowing mud
smashing Ever and anon he checks his horses
speed at his various posts of duty. High and
low. rich and poor, anxiously await his coming.
He may shrink from the ghast'y spectacle Of
human suffering and death. Humanity in its
most loathsome forms Is sprcscnted to'him.
Tho nearest and dearest may turn away in
grief and horror, but the doctor blanches not
Again we arc DEPRESSING. The Doctors we'll
known tap is heard at the door Of the sick
room. where for many days he has been in con-
slant ATTENDANCE. Noiselessly he is admitted
The young husband kncels at the side Of the
bed where lies his dearest earthly treasure. The
calm. but deeply afflicted mother advances to
the Doctor, and whispers fearfully low:
"Therc is q change. Is it-oh cen il be
the sleep Of death I"
Quickly tho phy y-,cian is at the bedside, and
anxiousy bending over his patient.
Another moment, and he grasps the husbands
hand, while the glad words, She will live"
burst from his lips l%.
We may not picture forth their joy. On, on
we are riding with the Doctor. Once more we
are at his own door. Hastily he enters and
takes up the slate containing the list of calls
during his absence. AT half dozen places his
presence is requested without delay.
A quick step is heard con the stairs, and bis
gentle wife hastens to welcome him.
~ am SO glad you have come; how wet you
must be-"
The parlor door was thrown open. What
cheerful fire, how invitngy look the dressing
gown aud The nicely warmed slippers