The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-12-21
Selert Stnry.
THE CRAZY COUNT.


love to be particular in dates--a coach
and six drew up before the shop Of the
we'll known jeweler. M., Rue st Honore.
The equipage was covered with profu-
sion ot gliding and heraldic devices, and
the llveries of the footmen indicated
high rank in the possessor. The steps
being adjusted, a lady, ,.plendidly dressed,
descended and entered the shop, where
all the attendants, and even n. himself,
we're profusc in their attentions; antici-
pating every look and step, and display.
ing before her the most costly diamonds
anil pierreries.
The lady, with the most lofty noncha-
larce, selected jewels TO the amount oi
about f5 900. which were Immediately
placed in casket by the obsequious at
tendsn,s, when, handing her purse TO the
jeweler, he found it contained sum
somewhat exceeding $4,000 and short OF
the requisite amount. The lady, with
many graceful apologies, and momen-
tary flush OF vtxation, begged pardon
for the mistake-desired M. to lay the
parcel by until che should call again with
the money. and giving her name as the
Com esse de L., departed with all the
ceremony and spIendor that marked her
4 81 appearance.
Tie coach passed up the Rue S.. Hon
ore in the direction of the Barriere Neu-
ily,iurned by the Place de Louis Quirze
an6 finally stopped at The house OF eel
ehraied physician 10 the splendid Rue de
Rivoli. The lady alighted here and was
shown into the presence OF the we'll
known DR.. N, who, arising from his
seat at table covered NTH anatomical
preparations, salu,ed her with his usual
courtesy, and begged to know why he
was honored with this unexpected visit.
The lady assuming an air OF settled
melancholy, replied:
81 can hardly command my feelings
to tell YOU the cause OF my unhappiuess
Ny deal husband, the Comte de l., du-
ring the early years of our marriage, was
all that fond wife could desire; nv
slightest word, hint or sign, was suffi-
cient indncement for him to obtain any
object Of my wishes; but latterly the
scene is changed" here her voice he.
came nearly inarticulate through grief !;
she has become moody, sullen and re-
sci we'd at times breaking forth into vio-
lent fits Of rage without any apparent
cause, thus making my life perpetual
scene of misery-in short, dear Doctor,
/ more than suspect be is touched with
insanity, and il is on his account that !
now visit you to obtain your advice,
which ! consider of more weight than
that of snv other member Of the pro.
fession," there the doctor, much flatter-
ed, made low. disclaiming bow( ses-
D, cially as the dreadful secret has beer
concealed from ar-his family, not even
his brothers and sis,. having the slight
est intimation of it.
"The following circumstance, Doctor
has especially influenced my present visit
My dear husband, the Comte, wishing t.
support the honor OF his house, sent mt
last spring to the noted jeweler NJ, Ru'
ST. Honore, with cart blanche to selec
ornaments to wear at the approaching
festival. / at first hesita,ed, but finally
urged by his earnest proiestations, wen
to-day and chose a few, to triaine
amount, more TO please him than myself
as he delights, the dear Comte there th
lady sobbed), in seeing me splendidll
dressed and supporting my rank. Blu
from the many similar instances / hav
obseived, | have not the least doub
that, on being reminded of the fact, b.
will pretend utter incredulity, and on he
ing assured Of its. truth burst into thos,
terrible paroxysms which but TOO cleall,
indicate the cause of his disorder =
Therefore, dear Doctor, favor me will
your besl-kindest advice-and-and-
excuse the feelings of n wife," there th,
lady applied her handkerchief to he
face and was silent,
The doctor, crossing his legs and sup
porting his chin upon hls goid-headet
cane, Began to cogitate, with his eve.
half closed and bis body inclining for
ward at an angle Of forty-fve degrees.
"Hum-madame, confne hm-yes
madame, we must--a very clear case
madame-the bumors, which, had they
been pituiial or salivary, would hav'
been expectorated, having become san
guineous and melancholic, having retro
eaded UPON the observation-disclosures
but excuse me, madame, while l make
the necessary preparations"
So saying the doctor arose,rang bel
and directed his valet 10 see his chario
at the door. and TO order Jean le porleu
and Francois lie cocher to attend him i'm
meiiately, "and. bark ye," said he in al
undertone. ''tell them to bring all m,
apparatus. des lwnatics. decechez, and lie
them follow in my chariot l will avail
myself OF the carriage of the Comtesse,
(the lady made a bow of grateful ack
nowledgement. "and be careful to re
main in the ante-room till call aloud.
! The servant retired and in few min