The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-12-21

u'cs auuouhCeu every lhiuS lcauy. Ano
doctor entered the carriage of the Com-
tesse; his own chariot followed at a
short distance behind. During the ride
he used everv argument to assuage the
grief of the lady, which woald burst
forth at times with increased vehemences
until the honest n,edicin himself, harden
ed as he was 10 the details OF his pro
fession, became affected by sympathy
1t seemed as if every tranquil moment
only added to the violence Of the sue
ceeding paroxysm.
Passing down the Rae S. Honors,
they reached the jeweler NJ, before tnen-l
toned, when the lady pulled the string
of the coach and rlighted Upon en-
tering the shop she desired M. ITO take
the packet of jewels and accompany her
IN her own coach, assuring him OF hia,
pay as soon as he reached the hotel of
the Comte, adding with fascinating
smile that he could have no apprehen-
sons, since the jewels were still In his
keeping. The jeweler, with smile of
fl ,t,ered vsnitv, took the parcel into his
hands, insisted upon handing Madame
lie Comtesse into the coach, sprang in
himself, and the coachman swapping his
whip, the equipage rolled magnilieently
down the Rue ST Honore.
After drive of q mile and half, and
crossing the Boulevards, they stopped
at a splendid hotel in the Place du
Trone, celebrated In history as the site
of the Bastile. The jeweler with his pack
ct alighted first, then the doctor, and
lastly the Comtesse. The doctor making
q sign to his myrmidons, they renained
in the hall, while the lady ushered The,
jeweler into an ante room until the
Compte should be apprised of the arr
val of his visitors. After short inter-
val she returned and directed them to
follow her. Ascending splendid fight
of stsirs, she pointed to them the apart
ment of the Comte, at the Same time re-
ceivipg from the jeweler the package Of
hin,ing to him to present his
bill to the C,mte, WHO was really to sat
isfy him.
Upon entering the room, an elegant
chambre carree, they found iashiona-
bly, dressed gentleman engaged in writing
at an escretoir. He arose at their sp-
proach, and seemed to regard them with
q look OF establishment.
"Symptcms to hair" calculated the
doctor in an undertone.
"To what am indebted" said the
Comte. "for the honor OF this vis! p
81 believe am addressing the COME
de L." said the Doctor.
"The same," replied he with slight
bow.
"My name is N" rejoined the Doc
tor, after pause.
II have not the pleasure Of knowing
you" said the Comte.
To be so coolly and sensibly received
by mailman was circumstance be-
, ond the Doctors comprehension. The
Comte shrank not from his fixed gaze,
which, from custom immemorial, had
been known to enthra!l the insane, nor
did any "gaucheries" betrav the 'com-
preston of his cerebelum." However,
the Doctor determined to persevere un
til some symptom should manifest it.
self to justify calling in his posse com :
latus.
"Were you never-.hat is to say, have
you ever been-hem-Monsieur LIE
cled with violent vertigo,
or headache, proceeding from-ahem-|
pressure Of the cerebral particles In
deed, sir. you look pale-let me feel
your pu'se-tbere it is-unsteady-tre
mendous acceleration-ah! :"
'Sir," sail the Comte, who had Yiel-
ded his hand in passive establishment,
''your language is entirely Incompetent
sible Explain yourself, sir, or l shall
order my servants to show you the
door,"
"Now, don't be getting warm" re-
piled the Doctor, coolly delighted at
what he thought equivocal symptoms;
s'don't fly into passion--a little touch-
ed (poiniing to his head), just as your
wife, the Comtesse, said--very sensible
at times" (aside to the jewellery.
"My wife!' almost gasped the Comte
"this is beyond all endurance. / have
no wife; and, sir, let me lell yoa-"
"Poor msn-poor man! Just as she
said, forgets his mothers friends and re-
lations. suppose, then NJ. lie Comte,
you do not remember the jewels yon
ordered for the Comtesse against the
coming fete of NJ M? nor your re-
peated solicitations against her wiIl7
nor"
Non Dieul que depiendraije" almost
yelled the Comte, leaping up and throw
ing down his chair in his fury, as the
jeweler advanced obseqniously, with bis
hill foot long in his hand, making 3
sweeping courtesy with his right.
Nov, now," said the Doctor, first 10
a deprecating, then in a violent tone, as
the incensed Comte approached him,
"you bad better be quiet-all ready to
seize you in the ante-chamber;;" then,
as he rushed to the bell and rung it fu-
riously-sno use, no use-servants
know your situation-won't come"
And the Comte. fairly exhausted by
passion, SINK into chair.
.By what authority do you invade my
house 7 and who are you Z" he exclaim-
ed.
You'll know soon enough-got 'em
oulside--straight jacket, all-here !"
cried the Doctor, stamping bis foot.
The men stationed without burst in
with cords, canvas and al! the apparatus
for confning lunaiics. and made a rush
upon the astonished Comic, who, at the
moment Of their entrance, drew a con
cealed pistol and fired at the Doctor
The ball grazed the left side of his head,
carried off curl Of bis perriwig and 30
Jared his cerebral developments" that
he fell completely stunned.
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