Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-11-04

The most careful exa inatiou of The
PATIENTS made, and well-chosen prescriP
tions given. He is requested 10 call as
often as possible during the day, which
he readily promises to do. although
pressing business and pouring rain rem
der it somewhat difficult.
The result, however, will be favorable
to his wishes. HIS second and third call
gave him great encouragement. and on
the second day after his attack. and tie
merchant returns TO his counting room,
exuIting in the skill of his physician
But we must resume our ride. On
goes the doctor. Rain pouring, wind
blowing, mud splashing. Ever and anon
he stopped his horses speed at his vari
GUS posts of duty. High and low. lich
and poor, anxiously await his coming
He may not shrink from the ehasily
spectacle of human suffering and death
Humanity in its most loathsome forms
is presented TO him.
The nearest and dearest may tuIn
away in grief and horror, but the doc
tor blanches not
Again We are digressing. The doc
tors well known tap is heard at the door
of sick-room. where for many davs he
has been in constant attendance The
young husband kneels al The side of the
bed where lies his dearest earthly treas
ure. The calm, but deeply affected
mother. advances TO the doctor and
whispers fearfully low:
"There is change. She sleeps. Is
it-oh can it be the sleep of DEATH"
Quickly the physician is at the bed
side, and anxiously bending over his
patient.
Another moment and he grasps
the husbands hand, while the glad |
words, '+she will live bursts from his
lips.
We may not picture forth their Joy
On, on we are riding with the doctor.-
Once more We are al his own door i
Hastily he enters and takes up The slate
containing the lists of calls during his
absence. At half dozen places his
presence is requested immedi lately.
A quick step is heard on the stairs.
and his gentle wife hastens to welcom-
him.
Il am Sd clad you have come; how
wet you must be-"
The parior door is thrown open. VIVA,
a cheerful fire. and how inviting look
he dressing gown and nicely warned
slippers.
Take off your wet clothes, dear; din
ner will soon be ready" urges the wife
t'It is impossible. L'zzy There are
several pl .ces 10 visit yet. Nay. never
look so sad Have not six years taught
YOU what doctors wife must expect?
Il shall never feel easy while YOU
are working SO hard Henry; but sure
ly you will take a cup of hot coffee; l
have it all ready; it will delay you but
a moment"
The doctor consents, and while the
coffee is preparing, childish voices are
heard, and liule feet come quickly
through the hall.
Papa has come home, shouts man
ly liitle fellow of four years, as be almost
drags his younger sister to the place
where he has heard his fathers voice
The fathers heart is gladdened by
their innocent JOY, as they cling around
him. but there is no time for delay. A
kiss for each. and one jump for the baby.
The cIp of coffee is hastily swallowed.
he wife receives her embrace with tear
ful eyes, and as the doctor springs quick :
y into his chase and wheels around the :,
corner. she sighs deeply as she looks at
he dressing gown and slippers. and :,
kinks of the fayorite dish which she had
prepared for dinner; and now it may be
light before he comes again. But she =
becomes more cheerful as she r, members
hat less bu season Will come. and +,
hen they will enjoy the recompense of II
his hard labor. =,
The day wears away, and at length r
omes the happy hour when gown and $,
iippers may be brought into requisilion.
NE storm RACES without, but there is a,
ulet happiness within. The babies are
leeping, and father ane mother are in n,
hat snug little parlor, with its bright
ght and cheerful fire. The husband is Ie
pt too weary TO read aloud, and the
rife listens while her hands are busted re
nth woman's never ending work. it
But their happiness is of short dura n
on. A loud ring at the bell. Al
Patient in the Office, SIR" announ ne
rs the attendant. ;.
Zine night for sick person TO come W
lt," muiiered the doctor, as he unwilI A,
,gly lays down the book. and rises from m
lie conf rtable loun .e. u
But he is himself again by the time d..
is hand is on the door of his oifi;e, and mr.
is with real interest that he greets his
aiient. Tooth to be extracted. Sit IN
own. sir. Here Biddy. bring water p.
I'D brighter lamps. Have courage, sir. ito
ne moment will end it." ar