The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-08-25

The astonishing thing was that ever since he
had taken the powder the pain had been n mat
ter Of Indifference. Nicholas was compelled to
admit. Ms candid logician. that he would not
raise Il finger to rid himself OF the neuralgia
now. SO strange was the transformation
wrought in his sensatory system that he even
felt sort OF satisfaction in the throbbing and
| the ach ng. and would have been sorry rather
| than glad. 10 have them cease. Indeed, thu
more he thought about 1t the nearer he ap-
preached 10 the conclusion that neuralgia.
under the existing conditions was a luxury and
something to be cherished.
When this idea was communicated 10 Miss
| Margaret Stull. she Mt once became alarmed for
| his sanity. and ran to fetch her Aunt Penelope
| That respectable and experienced maiden heard
the proposition stated without showing sur
prise or other emotion. Her comment was
comprised in a single word.
Morphiu.' said Miss Penelope.
Call it lotos or ambrosia." exclaimed Ncho-
las. call it moruhia. or what you wilt If there
| is potency in the blessed drug that can trans
| form agony into JOY. torment into delight. make
the forcnoons paroxysns Of torture the pusa-
tons Of ocstacy in the afternoon. why may it
not bc, as Tithami said. that-but I'll 20 to Bos-
ton and AJAX him this very hour"
Nicholas paused. for both Miss Penelope and
| Margaret were regarding him with amazement
! Margaret looked bcwiidcrcd but on her aunt's
! face there was a very peculiar expression.
which he aiterward recalled most wildly
MIR. Vance" said MISS Penelope calmly. the
morphia is acting on your head. Suppose YOU
| lie down on the sofa in the back parlor. where
! it's cool and quiet. until supper time After
/ good Gun of tea you'u be- in better condition To
| 60 to Boston. and shall be very glad Of your
escort I'm 10 spend the evening with some
friends ut the West End"
III.
Attwcniy-nyc minutes past nine Vance climb
ed the stairs that led to Tithami's abode. lie
found the speculative logican arraycd in full
evening dress. and Just drawing on a pair Of
tight boots. This surprised Nicholas. He had
never known his friend to be guilty Of that folly
before.
" Ncurngia's not so had a thing. ch. Nicho-
Las p said Tthami. Gayly. Something like
hot curry when your tastes educated up TO 1t.
Great pity. though. TO blunt the edge Of your
enjoyment with morphine. It's like sprinkliug
sawdust over fine raw oyster. However we'll
soon have you educated beyond such crude
practices. | want you to 10 out with me"
" But I'm not dressed. said Nicholas.
Titham went to the looking glass and COM
placently surveyed his own rather rusty attire.
Tha, makes no difference" said he; e. it won't
be noticed. Now II you'll have the goodness to
~ uoNu hlhlTs lTst III inc coast l. clear. whistle
Annie Laurie, and I'll come right along. But
II you observe at the foot Of tho stairs n She
dragon. female Borgia, a Gorgon n raging
Iisiphone in Il black bombaziae dress whistle
the Dead March from saul and III climb
down the gutter ripc and Join YOU at the cor
nor.
The coast happened 10 be clear and the notes
~ Ann'' Laurie drought lnhhml 10 the
street u.or close upon Nl'holass heels lie led
'nnco tir"uEn street ater street anu turned
votner "i'cr coIh'r' uiso"urslhe Tue While upon
l'sn' 'oil's WIN me ra''lhs air oil a man about
own N'cho'aS h"u never seen Ithami as
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