Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-03-16

peddler Of cakes assailed our palates every
/ morning Of the week
Alter supper, my colleague, Albert, the
SON of the landlady, came to my room.
He was still in nsgltae but his head, upon
which an innumerable quantity OF little
curls were artistically arranged, gave evil
dence Of the skill of the barber 70 whose
tender care lie had confided it.
II would like to know at what time you
think of starting" he said; we canwalk
over together"
Agreed" answered l.; II think half
past six will be seasonable hour yet
am afraid shall be unable TO accompany
you; have terrible headache, and can
hardly keep myself erect"
But you do not look SICK" Albert re-
piled, in comforting tone.
REALLY! Yet am afraid have fe-
yer, for I feel 80 unusually excited"
~ sincerely hope that the Judge will
not think you are trying to deceive MIN"
said my colleague; "you know he is so
very sensitive and suspicious"
II shall certainly go if ! can manage to
do So" I replied, "but do not wish to
risk an attack Of fever" BY this time l
had really alarmed my companion-rather
too much so.
IF this is the case, you must certainly
remain at home" he replied with alarm.
You had better call a physician If you
wish will send Susan for him; buta no,
/ that will not do-the servant has gone out
/ for the evening However, l can send
some one else"
"No, never mind; / will wait until to-
morrow morning." replied. ~ think /
will take a nap; perhaps that will 90 me
some good"
Albert took the hint and left the room
to allow me, as he supposed, to get some
sleep. But did nothing Of the kind. As
soon as he was gone, lit my pipe and
filled a glass with cordial, taking care
though, to bolt my door SO as to preclude
all possibility Of being disturbed.
Hardly had ! accomplished this, when l
was astonished by loud knocking at the
door, united with several Intellectual at
| tempts to force it open.
"Who is there?" cried quickly hiding
pipe and liquor.
at is l, Mr.. Weller; why don't you
open the door," were the words that
issued from the mouth Of my landlady.
What could do but respond to her ap-
peal?
There she stood, the good old woman,
her face expressive Of CONSERVATION, fear
ing that she had caused my sickness by the
presentation Of her board bill.
albert told me that you were sick said
she "what Is the matter? l hope you
won't get the typhus."
ooh, no, it is not so bad as that | hope
replied; "but feel very uncomfortable,
and should have liked so much to attend
the Judges soiree"
but tell me, what is the matter" said
the old lady. 81 have quite a knack for
curing sickness"
Upon this, followed strict examination,
in which displayed an astonishing knowl-
edge Of the list of sicknesses and their
symptoms. My female physician showed
very alarmed countenance and prescribed
load of remedies. Ishould have liked to
refuse them all, but in consideration Of
the perseverance Of Eesculapius, | had to
allow myself TO be doctored.
The servant having holiday, Mrs.
Green lit fire in my stove, and then
brought me a cup OF tea and mustard
plaster.
"That will draw beautifully" said she,
thinking to comfort me by this assertion,
while fairly shuddered ut the thought of
Gnc OTueal was 10 uDueTPO.
tried to protest, but was afraid of be-
traying myself, SO l swallowed the tea
with an unusual amount of heroism and
allowed the plaster to be affixed to my
neck.
IL regret that have promised to spend
the evening with friend said Mrs.
Green. 81 think | had better send an
apology; you cannot remain all alone in
the house; who. will assist you If you
really get worseS"
II only require repose," ! answered /;
"talking excites me-" / was getting i'm
patient at my landlady's versatility, and
was anxious to tear off the accnrsed mus
tard plaster, which was commencing to
burn.
old lady, after a pause, during which had
fallen back upon the sofa, in seemingly
exhausted condition. "But suppose l send
you the janitress ?"
"For Gods sake, do not, Mrs. Green" l
answered quickly, for the person referred
to would have choked me with her volubil-
ity. ~ need nothing but sleep The tea
has done me deal Of good, and the mus
tard plaster will surely finish the cure"
She left; and with fervent feelings OF
gratitude for the release, hastily bolted
the door, tore the burning monster from of
my neck, and commenced my toilette fsr
the evening.
Just as was trying to give my hair a
stylish touch, Mrs. Green's voice was
again heard at my door.
Take care Of yourself" she called out
to me; "keep yourself warm. and try to
get some sleep.
The bolt on the front door of the house
fell into its socket, Mrs. Green was gone
but had still to wait till Albert had de-
parted.
Tell the Judge that regret exceeding
ly not being able TO come this evening""
cried out to my colleague, as | heard his
footsteps in the hallway
81 shall do So" he answered, and he
too was gone. Quickly finished my tot
let and left my room. / encountered
no one in the house. 1t was quite deserted.
Once outside the door, ran to the con
cert-room with alacrity, arriving just as
the performance began. The seats ad-
! joining mine were still unoccupied.
! While the audience was listening with
enraptured feeling to the music Of the
maestro, my eyes continually sought the
door, expecting every moment to see the