The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1877-04-12

Please yourself. and take the conse
quence," he replied, and carelessly wen
on with his game.
Putting my men on guard, began e
exat.Iine the apartments.
sounded the walls. CROPPED up tn,
chimeys. tried the flooring.
mo, not a sign; while Jim Bradley
utter indifference, ! own. perplexed me
"Dode again T. | muttered. when
heard heavy step in the room above.
whats that up stairs 2 asked.
You should know by this time" an
swered Jim. Il can only say that con
founded Irish hsg is always screechin a
a chaps a-dying, which amt much con
Germ of mine, as long as he keeps hissel
to hisself. and don't groan too loud
'Igh low game, without even the Jack
Phil. he added to his companion, put
ting down his cards.
The sick man ruse. perhaps. thought
Come. lads" | said aloud we'll &c
up"
Regardless OF the old woman's entreat
les not to disturb "the poor dyin' soul,
we nIouated.
The back attic was as bare as bare
could be. When | was about to entsI
the other, the door opened and a grave
looking, respectfully dressed man crossed
I
the Threshold.
Hush T. he said, in q low tone. MAY
| ask the meaning of this disturbance
Ii is most unseemly and out Of place
The poor fellow here but a few moments
to live. His unfortunate young wife is
distracted 2
looked keenly at him.
"If it isn't an impertinent question,
sir" / asked. pray who may you be r
who am p he smiled. II am Doc.
tor Alexander. Of Jude street. close by.
Now in my turn. wio are your
instantly acquainted him with my
business. He looked serious and inter
ested.
"Humph !" he said. drawing me little
aside Il have only visited this place
once or twice, but own have had 1y
doubts Of its respectability. We medical
men see strange scenes. Still | don't
fancy the poor woman and her husband
have had any connivance with the peo-
pie below. lie is n bricklayer. Though.
of course. in such matters, you are the
best Judge. Such persons are capable OF
all manner OF tricks. IL is, Of course,
your duty to make certain. Only in
case you are wrong be gentle with the
wretched wifS and mother. Come in"
devoid of furniture, and barely supplied
with the common necessaries OF exist
ence.
At one side was a miserable mattress,
laid on the floor, and stretched on il was
the dying man.
Kneeling by him. her mead bowed
down TO his, her black hair streaming
over the tattered patchwork covering.
was the Young wife weeping bitterly. as
she pressed her baby to her bosom.
I'm not hard hearted. but the sight
took me back. especially the counter
ance of the husband, upon which the hue
Of death had already settled.
was following the doctor, when, alb
ruptly, he leaned forward, then drawing
back, placed his hand on my arm.
Il thought as much, he whispered,
'all Is over"
The words were scarcely audible. yet
they reached the uife's ears.
| shall never forget the scream she
gave. Starting up on her knees she gar
ed wildly 10 the face Of the dead. then
shrieked, turning aPPealingly to the
doctor.
"oh, no, no; not dead Don't tell me
that Not dead o. Tom. TOm-dssr
Tom speak to me-speak TO Lizzie"
went off into violent Mysteries.
Poor thing" said the doctor raising
her. Pray. my good fellow. take her to
a chair, while l close the poor mans
eyes"
That done, he reioined me.
You want TO search the ROOM" he
said. "lt is a pity that this should have
happened at such a time. but duty is
duty. Pray, do yours quietly before this
poor woman RECEIVERS Her trouble is
enough without any addition
Duty was duty. yet felt like hard
hearted, mean spirited cur as performed
mine, and professed to have lacked my
usual acuteness, for more than once the
disciple of Galen aided me in my sugges-
tions.
Nothing. however, came Of it. could
not find a trace.
Yes l said. I'D take my oath the
dies are in this house, and it's one hun.
dred pounds in my pocket if find
them"
Then l most decidedly should try"
said the doctor. That sum is not to be
got every day"
"No; I'll keep a watch in this house
till I've found them"
"In the room T. be asked.
mo. | amt quits made Of stone" Ire
piled. bit hurt. But ] shall inspect
all who go out or come in"
Quite right; and / wish you success.
for there's no telling the suffvrings these
coiners occasion.
We then descended. and the doctor
left, after telling the old Irish woman he
would call. as he went home, on the par
ish undertaken, and give the necessary
orders for the funeral.
Well, needn't lengthen. out my story.
| rented the parlor 10y compulsion) OF
the landlady, and established n watch
night and day upon who and what went
out Of and entered the house.
Jim Bradley came and went. Of eourse.
unmolested. and chsffrd me considerably
when we met. while without the slightest
dsmur he let me visit his room whenever
| pleased:
What did il mean7
/ also made q call now and then on the
widow.
Poor thing she was always crying
aud so meek and full OF grief as she
moved about the room where her conifin.
ed husband was-for she wouldn't leave
it-that the sight was pitiable.
The medical attendant dropped in
once to inquire how got on, and shook
his head oR hearing my want OF success.
II fear IL the dies are really here" he
raid. the fellow you call Bradley is too
deep for you"
Not If | know IT," | said. 81 have
applied at headquarters for permission
to make better search, and I'll take up
the flooring"
Il fancy that's the most likely place
What is thatY' he asked.
Only the underlaksrs men," ! said.
putting the door open. Its the poor
/ fellows funeral to day"
"Inde-d All. they hasten these mat.
/ tiers with the poor"