Warren telegraph. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1857-1861, 1857-12-12


"Take off your wet clothes, dear; dinner
will soon be ready" urges his wife
"It is impossible, Mary. There are several
places to visit yet. Nay never look so sad
Have not six years taught you what doctors
\ wife must expect?"
shall never feel easy when you are work
/ ing 80 hard, Henry; but surely you will take q
cup of hot coffee have it all ready. It will
delay you but q moment"
The Doctor consents, and whlo thOcoffeo is
preparing childish voices are heard, and little
feet come quickly through the hall.
"Papa has come home," shouts manly little
fellow of four years, as he almost drags his
younger sister to the spot where he has heard
his fathers voice.
The fathers heart is gladdcned by their .nno-
cont joy, as they cling around him, but there is
ivmp for the sgy! aud The scup Ss e5.rse I Is s.s.
lily swallowed, the wife receives her embrace
with fearful eyes, and as the Doctor springs
quickly into the chaisc, and wheels around the
corner, she sghs deeply as she looks at the
dressing-gown and slippers, and thinks of the
favorte dish which she had prepared for dinner I;
and now il may be night before he comes again.
But she becomes more cheerful as she remem-
bcrs that a less busy season will come, and then
they will enjoy the recompense of his hard la
bor
The day wears away, and at length comes tho
happy hour when gown and slippers may be
brought into rcquisiton. The storm still RACES
without, but there is quiet happiness within
The babies are sleeping, and father and mother
are in that snug little parlor, with its bright
light and cheerful fire. The husband is not too
weary to read aloud and the wifo listens while
her hands are busted with womans never-cnd-
ing work.
But their happiness is of short duration. A
loud ring at the bell.
"Paticnt in the Office, sir" announced the
attendant
ton; but the wife expresses only thankfuness
that it is an office patient.
Fine night for Il sick person to como ont"
muttered the doctor, as he unwillingly lays
down his book and rises from the comfortable
lounge
But no is himself again by tho time his hand
is on the door of the Office, and it is with real
interest that he greets his patient
"Tooth to be extracted Sit down, sir.
Here, Biddy, bring water and brighter lamp.
Have courage, sir; one moment will end it."
The hall door closes on the relieved sufferer,
and the doctor throws himself again on the
lounge, and smilingly puts the half dollar in his
pocket.
to make fifty cents in that way"
"Cruel creature Do not mention it,"
sCmsll The poor KAN blessed me in lis
heart. Did | not relieve him from the most in
tense suifering?"
"Well, never mind hopo there will be no
more calls tonight"
$50 do l. Where is the book will read
again."
No moro Interruptions. Another hour and
all are sleeping quietly.
Midnight is passed, when the sound of the
ly as possible he answers it in person, but
another peal is heard ere he reaches the door.
A gentleman, to whose family he has fre-
quenty been called, appears.
"Oh Doctor, lose not moment, my little
Willie is dying with the Group"
There is no resisting this appeal The still
wet overcoat and boots are drawn on the medi-
cine case is hastily seized, and the Doctor rushes
forth again into the storm.
Pity for his faithful horse induces him to
traverse the distance on foot, aud a rapid walk
Of half a mile brings him to the house.
1t was not needless alarm. The attack was
a severe one, and all his skill was required TO
save the life of the little one. 1t was daylight
ere he could leave him in safety. Then, as he
was about departing for his home, an express
messenger arrived to cntreat him to go imme-
diately to another place, nearly mile in an op-
posite direction.
Breakfast was over ere he reached his home.
His thoughtful wife suggested nap; but q
glance at the already wcll-fillcd slate, showed
this to be out of the question A hasty toilet
and still hastier breakfast, and the Doctor is
again seated in his chaise, going on his accus
toned rounds but we will not accompany him.
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vito ourselves to another ride. One pleasant
morning, when less pressed than usual with the
business of his profession, ho walks lcisurely
from the house to the chaisc, and gathering up
the rcins with remarkably thoughtful air,
rides slowly away.
But few patients arc on his list, and these arc
soon attended to.
The Doctor tncn pauses for consideration.
Ho has set apart this day for collecting Past
experience has taught him. that the task is by
no means an agreeable one. 1t is necessary,
however absolutely so, for as we havcfsaid be-
lore, Doctors must live, as well as other people.
Their house rent must be paid and food and
clothing must be supplied
A moment only, pauscs the Doctor, and then
VIC are again moving onward. A short ride
brings us to the door Of a pleasantly situated
house. We remember it wcll-it il where the
little one Law in fits, when we last rode out with
tho Doctor. We Irccall the scene the convuls-
ed countenance Of the child the despair of the
parents, and the happiness which succeeded,
when their beloved one was restored to them.
Surely they will now welcome the Doctor
thankfully will they pay the paltry sum he
claims as the rccompcnsc Of his services We
are more confident than the Doctor Experience
is q sure teacher The door does not now fly
open at his approach. lie gives his name TO
the girl who answers the bell, and in due time
the lady Of tho house appears.
- "Ah Doctor, how DO you doe You arc quite
q stranger. Delightful weather"
The Doctor replies politely, and inquiries il
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