The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1873-09-18

At this stage Of aaairs, llt,le blae
appsrition hustled into the room, and, i
a lively, cheerful voice, inquired wha
seemed TO be the matter.
The deacon waived her aside, mourn
+ fully, aud then, IN a whisper, which bot
Mr. and Mrs Throekmortou distiuctl
beard, communicated the intelligence
ths, be, the patient, couldn't live dnmid
night, be didn't think; If be survive,
that, be might possibly live tin sunrise.
HI! hi! replied Mrs. Perrin, don't tel
Inc such sCarccrow stories he aint 80
1 ing to die tonight more than you be.
Aud approaching the bed, she wa
about 10 speak, when the deacon ruled
her out by calling her meddIesome old
woman. Mr.. Throckmorton reall,
thought himself TOO IN to speak al all
and Mrs. Throekmorton was scarcely
mistress Of her actions; so Mrs. Perrin
took umbrage, as well she might, found,
cred ont Of the room, saying she didn't
think Mr., Throckmorton needed anything
but little nursing-she would go home
she bad been up two nights, and was
almost sick herself
An hour passed, during which the salt
aud water was freely administered, while
the sick man mtermixed bis groans with
calls on Sally Ann, who, poor woman,
sat wrngiug her hands and weeping. AT
the end of that time, the deacon took the
esponsibility Of sending for Mr. Claver-
el, spologizing to Mr. Throckmorton by
saying that he might be needed before
morning.
In due time, Mr. Claverel came. He
said Mr. THrockmorton was right sick f,
but not seriously so; aud after a little
talk about the late damp weather, rhu-
matism, etc, he grew more cheerful
talked Of the election, the next presiden-
cy, and affairs of state. The patient pro-
iessed himself better, or, to use his own
words, he breathed little easier.
Mr.. Claverel was a man of impulses !;
and upon one OF them, he arose and
poured the salt and water into the fire,
and said he could eoncoct medicine of
a few iavorite roots and herbs that would
be miraculous in their effects.
DO you think it possible for me to live? I?
asked the patient, opening his eyes for
the first time
Why, to be sure, replied Mr.. Claverel
| willgo home and bring from my garden
the things | have mentioned; meantime,
you must have flannel shirt on, and
have your arms and feet bathed with
camphor flannel aud camphor, applied
inltime, will cure any disease; you will
need little strengthening syrup. And
with the assurance that he would return
early in the morning, bringing medicine
that couldn't possibly do any harm, he
departed, and the deacon, little Offend
ed, shortly followed.
Mr.. Throckmorton renewed his excla-
nation Of 0 Sally Ann, but was so ex-
hausted that he presently fell asleep, and
woke not till sunrise.
Mr.. Middleton was the first visitor of
the day. lie was glad to find his friend
no worse, and begged to be allowed to
send his own family physician to admin
lister till the arrival of the one already
summoned-delays were dangerous-and
his own physician had given perfect sat
isfaction to great number of very emf
nent families for yoars-he could cordial
ly recommend him. Mr.. Throckmorton
was prevailed upon, and so much encour-
aged, that he actually arose, and in gown
and slippers awaited the consultation.
Meantime, Mr.. Claverel returned with
brown earthen jan Of syrup, and one Of
the new flannel shirts. Mr. Throckmor-
ton thanked him civilIy, and without
communicating the fact of Mr. Middle.
toms visit, or its result, managed politely
to get his good neighbor out of the house
before the arrival Of the doctor. Aud
well it was for Mr.. Claverel's peace of
mind that he did so, else would he have
seen his precious preparations contempt
uously tossed aside.
The doctor was formal, obstentatious
and wise; aud Mr.. Throckmorton was so
prepossessed in his favor, that he almost
regretted having called the surgeon. lie
inquired minutely all the symptoms, re-
plying, as each was unfolded, Q, yes, !
should suppose SO, left a dozen small
powders folded in white paper very neat
ly, a vial containing SEINE liquid having
an unpronouneeable name, and enjoiniug
the strictest orders as to times and guam
titles, took leave.
| really feel quite restored, said Mr..
Throckmonou. Ny dear Mrs. Throck-
morton, let me prevail upon you to take
little rest.
Physically exhausted, and mentally re-
lieyed, as the little woman was, size need
ed not much entrcaty, and was soon fast
asleep. But her grateful rest was broken
before long by the tossings aud worryiugs
Of her husband. The first efIect of medi-
cine, however exeeIlout, is generally not
very pleasant, and Mr. Throckmouon
fancied what was bat the natural effect
Of the drugs, to be augmentation Of di-
seasc. Mr.. Thfockmorton awoke Sally
Ann again, and her fears and labors be-
gan to gather.
Mr.. Middlctou's doctor was denounced
mot another powder would the sick
man swallow; he believed himself pois-
oocd already, aud urged sally to bring
whatever hntidofes She bad ever heard Of
Aud what with excitement aud counter.
acting mcdienes, The symptoms IN ibe
course Of the day took more serous