Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-23
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what, or for what, she had not the most distant
conception.
Emma, though young and feeble maiden,
had yet the blood of the Towards, and could
be calm, strong and rosoIute in the hour Of
danger. Laying aside he bonnet, with her
usual nonchalance, she went to tho pantry, os-
tenSibly to do some little household duty, but
really to wipe every trace of suffering from heR
countenanCe, and to decide what course to take.
In few moments she re-appeared, wearing
her usual cheerful aspect, lighted candle, and
seated herself with her sewing by the work ta-
BILE, to await in outward calmness, but in fear =
full and agonizlng suspense, the development Of
events.
For fifteen minutes by the clock, or some.
thing quadruplc that by Emma's time she sat
and sewed with her usual calmness, when
gentle tap was heard on the front door, and
with an anxious heart, she arose and gave ad-
mittance to genteel-looking individual who
carried small leather-covered trunk in one
hand, and larger tin one in the other.
"Good evening"" said the stranger respect
fully, addressing Emma; {" am travelling
new route this Spring, and haven't got learned
where to stop. Would you be so kind as to
let me stay till morning?"
Emma hardly knew what reply to make, but
seeing nothing suspicious in his appearance,
and thinking that, possibly he was godsend to
save her, she decided to consent to his stopping.
AS Emma did not reply Immediately, the
stranger continued,
81 have peddled for fifteen years in Oxford
County, but never came into this section till
this spring have no team, and my load is
light-only jewelry, and few choice medicines.
If you can keep me can put up with any fare, +,
and pay you in the morning. I stopped in the
village last night with one, Dr."
Goodman" suggested Fred, from the
lounge.
Goodman, DR.. Goodman. Are you ao-
quainted? " said he, turning to Emma.
Very well, indeed, said Emma
Fine people," continued the stranger, "the
best have met. always feel at home with
such folks. The Doctor bought broach for
his wife, and quantity of medicine for his pa
tients, and invited me to call again, which
shall most gladly do"
80 dear, dear, o dear," groaned Fred.
Sickness? Arc you sick, young man?'
" "Dreadful-haven't had any peace to day,
not q minute. If you are a Doctor, for the
Lords sake, doctor me, said Frederick.
Not much of Doctor, but carry some
medicines with my other wares. If you will
tell me what ails you, Twill endeavor to pre-
scribe" said the stranger, moving his chair up
to the lounge. {" have the Fireweed Balsam,
which cures all diseases of the liver and impu-
rity of the blood, and the Golden Syrup of Ce-
dar, for lung diseases. Then there's Moneys
Magic Mulch, for corns, the Silver Liniment, for
rheumatism, and DR.. Udolpho's Schiedams, for
the head. Besides these, there is Wilson's Pow
ders, for the throat, and Chilson's Cammomoile
for cholera and summer complaint have,
also
go DEAR" groaned Fred, " have you got
anything for the stomach? Dreadful pain right
across here, i" said Frederick, drawing his hand
across his chest.
"Ah Pain in the chest. Seaver's Sage Hot
Drops think will relieve you :"
The leat her covered trunk was opened, and a
dose from phial containing dark colored Ii.
quid, given to the patient.
There, think you will feel better in a very
few minutes. never knew it to fail These
Drops were discovered by the great Dr. Seaver,
during his residence in Patagonia, and I have
no doubt but they will prove efficient"
i" They begin to relieve me already E" de-
clared Fred
80, they act like magic. Ihave known per-
sons suffering the most terrible agony, relieved
in FIVE seconds l met man down in -Demp-
Ster, as | came along in the road, who had been
chopping, and cut frightful cash In his foot,
which healed up by the use Of the Silver Lini-
ment in just two hours carry no medicines
but the best. You are getting better, l see"
continued the stranger, as Frederick set bolt up
right on the lounge.
"Cured, Doctor-just as well as I ever was
in my life," said Fred.
81 have also very valuable pOwderfor max
ing kind of drink similar to beer, and most
excellent summer beverages which isselling rap
idly. It is an article of my own manufacture,
and if you will be SO kind as to get me a pitch.