The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1875-02-26

Whatever the doctor mlght nave
been in his youth, he was now ugly,
cross and crusty. Yet there were
those among his patients who thought
him an angel Of kindness. To his
honor be it said, these were poor
people, who did not pay, and who
sorely tried the short patience Of
their beloved doctor by their long
explanations and senseless fear Of
death.
The only intimate friend Of DR..
Lambert was his dog Fido. They
went everywhere together, and on
fine afternoons the doctor and his
dog might always be seen sitting at
the window, looking at what happen
Cd In the street, and exchanging
opinions thereupon; for the doctor
seriously believed that Fido under
stood what was said to him, and that
he made distinct and very sensible
remarks upon all subjects worth dis
cussing. And no one had ever dared
to contradict the doctor.
Miss Morette arrived at the top Of
the steep street in which the nobility
Of Yalmont chiefly congregate, and
where DR.. Lambert had lived for o
period of thirty years. She rang
The bell Of large stone house, Of
which he occupied the second floor,
and was admitted into the ante-cham-
ber BY the doctors housekeeper.
jeanette had shared the vicissi-
tudes of domestic life with the doc
tor during twenty-five years. She
was acquainted with his ways, and
declared on all proper occasions
that be was the best and kindest OF
masters.
"Can see the doctor?" asked Miss
| Morette, with an engaging smile.
The smile reached Jeannette's S
heart, and she became instantly con
fidential. II am afraid not, ma'am.
This is one Of his bad days, so to
speak, and he wouldn't be easy to
deal with. Isit for yourself, ma'am? 2
"No; it is for a little girl, and ]
want to see him SO muchp
"Well, you might try, if it is on
urgent case. But it won't be pleas.
ant for you; he is rather cross thiI
morning.
"Oh, I do not mind that at all,
said Miss Morette, cheerfnlly; 81
will not hurt me"
"No, ma'am; it is all bark and nc
bite. Only don't look as if you wert
afraid of him, for he can't bear that.
Then she knocked at the doctor
door.
"Come in, said a sonorous voice
Jeanette insinuated her heat
within tho room. "It is a lady t
3 consult you about a child, Sir"
There was no answer. Taking s.
lence for consent, Jeanette gent
pushed Miss Morette into the lion
! den.
: The doctor was seated at his desl
: in one corner of the room, reading
; He neither turned his head nc
spoke; he seemed buried in his bool
/. Miss Morette walked quietly to
8 green sofa, seated herself upon i
> unpinned her shawl, took out h'
work, and began to knit.
/. Fido came up to her, and the SINE
Of her dress being pleasant to b
1 nose, he tried her hand, A fe
dumb civilities were exchanged b
r tween them; after which Fit
stretched himself at Miss Morette
q feet and continued his nap.
e When the doctor got tired Of rea
ing he began to write, which he d
Q with great vigor and loudly scratc
= ing pen.
Q About fifteen minutes had passt
IT this way, when Miss Morette sudde
" broke the silence. "Oh, deal
e she exclaimed, piteously.
2 whats the matterf Are y
q sickp" asked the doctor, gruffiy.
At "No, indeed, Sir" .
sr "Then why do you disturb meT'
q, II am sorry. / did not mean
y speak, but / dropped a stitch just
al I was taking up the heel, and 7
/ don't suppose you know any thi
Id about knitting stockings.
ID Then the doctor turned round o.
q. looked at his visitor. He saw
ne plump little figure, face still fro
and fair, two small clouds Of sht
I, rrayish curls, and two blue eyes u
II met his with a smile. Her clotl
IN were old-fashioned, but not CHEF
ID She was neither rich nor po
N neither bold nor yet afraid. !
be doctor did not know whether to
Ily cross or not. -,
a $50 you have taken the trouble
les come here and tell me ! did
ng know anything about stocking
lat Dr.. Lambert spoke sneeringly, /
ier his small yellow-brown eyes twink
pleasantly under their bushy 9
nd brows.
~ mo, Sir; I came to speak to
" about little girl. And as b.
tie interrupted you, perhaps you mi
)r. hear me now, and then can
away"
est And without waiting foran answ
ith Miss Morette stated the case as br
.pe ly as possible.
ier "Poohl tits nothing" said
ite doctor. sGiye her plenty of n
m and fresh air, and she will get we
de- eyes, Sir. But l should like
la have you look at her"
al "Do you suppose ] cure people
sti- looking at them?"'
she "No, Sir. But you might see
too "Ah, yes--seel That is the
with all women; they always v
Dr.. you 70 see. But ], madam, have
,is- time to waste upon sight-seei
en- Where do you liver
IAN gNot very far, Sir; only hal
mile ="
- ssuoif a m;laf DO YOU thin