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


again on the lounge. AM smilingly put
the bright half dollar in his pocket.
That was not so bad, after all, Mary
/ Ike TO make fifty cents in that way.
Cruel creature! Do not mention
it."
"Cruel The poor man blessed m,
in his heart Did not relieve him from
the most intense suffering?"
"Well, never mind, hope there vii
be TO more calls 10 night?"
80 do l. Where is The book? Twill
read again" No more interruptions
Another hour and all are sleeping euie.
Iy,
Midnight had passed. when the SOUND
of the bell falls ON the doctors wakefu
ear, As quick as possible. he answers
ii in person, but another peal is heart
ere he reaches the door.
A gentleman TO whose family he ha:
frequently been called. appears.
"Ohl 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. medicine case hastily seiz-d, and the
d, ctor rushes forth again into the storm
Pity for his faithful horse induces him
to traverse the distance on foot, and a
rapid walk of half mile brings him tC
the house.
| Ii was no needless alarm The at.
tack was a severe one. and al his skill
was required TO save the life of the lit,lr
one. It was daylight ere he could leave
him with safety. Then as he was aboui
departing for his nome. an express me-
senger arrived TO i;ltreat him to 90 inlme
dilleIy TO another place nearly mile in
the opposite direction.
Breakfast was over ere he reached
his own house. His Thoughtful wife
suggested a nap. but glance, at the
well filed slate showed his 10 be ou,
OF the question.
Il hasiy toilet, and still haSiier break
fast, and the doctor is again seated in his
chase, going on his accustomed round;
but We will not accompany him.
Let us pass over two or three months,
and invie ourselves to another ride
Ohe pleasant morning, VIXEN less press
ed with business, he walks leisurely from
The house to The chaise. and gathering
up the reins with remarkably thought
iul air. rides slowly down the street.
But few patients are on his list, an d
these are first attended to.
The doctor then pau>es for consiJers
tior. He has sci apart this day Tor col
lectins Past experience has tau 5ht
bin that this Task is by no means an
agreeable one. 1t is necessary, how
ever-absolu'ely so for. as W. have
said before. doctors mast li.e as well as
o.her people; their house rent must be-
paid, food and clothing must be sup ylied.
a moment only pauses the doctor and
then We are again moving onward 4
short ride brings Us TO the door of
pleasantly situated huuse. We remem
Der it well. Ii is where the lutte one
lay in fits whel we first rode out with
the doctor. We recall the scene; the
eonvulsei 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
they will pay the paltry sum he claims
as recompense for his services. We are
more confident lhan the doctor. Experi /
euce is sure teacher. The door does
mol no" fly open at his approach. He |
gives his name to the girl who answers
the bell, and in due Time the lady of the
house appears.
"Ahl Doctor. how do you do? You
are quite stranger! Delightful wealth
err" etc
The doctor replies politely, and in
luires if her husband is in.
Yes, he is in; bu! 1 regret to say
hat he is exceedingly engaged this morn
ng. His basintss is frequently of ma
ure which cannot suffer Interruption
He would have been pleased TO have
seen YOU"
The doctors pocket book is produced,
md the neatly drawn bin is presented. I
"If convenient to Mr.. Law,on, the
'mount will be acceptable"
Il will hand it 10 him when he is at
eisure. He will attend to i; no doubt" I
The doctor signs invoiuntarily as he
ecalls similar Indefinite promises; but
is impossible to insist upon interrupt.
ng important business. He ventures
mother remark, implying that prompt =
ayment would oblige him; bows and !
eiires. On, on goes the faithful horse. !
Where is TO be cur next stopping place? :,
It the wealthy merchants, who owed so i
luch TO the doctors skill a month or 4,
Wo since. Even the doctor feels conf
rnce here. Thousands saved by the
revention of that fever.
Thirty dollars is not TO be thought of
! compari>oa All is favorable. Mr..
almer is at home, and receives his vis-
or in cordial manner. Compliments o
re passed. Now for the bill. Iw