The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17
WRITING FOR LIFE.

CItuHtOeTS JOuTHUts
WRITING FOR LIFE.
"My dear Tom, speak to you not
only as an old friend, but as a medical
man; and see that it is quite neces-
sary for you to have complete and per-
feet rest for some weeks. You have
been OVERRIDING it in nursing that old
uncle in the country for the last three
months, and, to my own knowledge,
have taken the last train down there
at night and the first train to town in
the morning, and have consequently
not had a good nights rest for all the
time. How can man stand it, added
to your hospital work all day, without
suffering from it? Don't you feel to
require rest @
mot the least in the world,' re-
turned Raven. Oddly enough, the
nursing seems to have done me good. I
confess to having felt thoroughly
knocked up sOmeWeeks since; but bat
tied bravely against the feeling, won
the victory, now I'm as fresh as paint
and up to work better than ever
A." Y on don't look it. Irepeat, you
look thoroughly worn out. But you
know your own business and state of
health; and, now your uncle is gone
and has left you a potful Of money,
you can take things more easy
eyes, old boy, I'm game for any
thing-mind and body frst-class; and
I intend to stick to my hospital work.
It's very good of you, Jack, to take an
interest in my health and all that, but
say no more about it, I beg
II promise to say nothing to
nobody
Raven and were at the same hos
pital- st Lazarus where he held a
medical and l a surgical appointment.
We were both hard worked, often day
and night and my time and attention,
for about three months after the
above conversation, were so fully
occupied and engrossed that thought
no more of the occurrence. Raven
looked in good health, and was very
successful-indeed he babe fair to
rise in q short time to great eminence
in the profession. He was immensely
popular with every one. His gray
hair and bright blue eyes, and healthy,
ford complexion, combined with a
frank, open, and hearty manner in
speaking, made him friend with
everybody, and inspired confidence in
all his patients as we'll as in his
friends.
AS nearly as I can recollect, it must
have been about three months after
his uncle died that Raven came up to
me one day in the hospital.
GIVE just received summons to
Exeter" said he. s:The family is
wealthy and influential; and, from
what know of the case I've been
called there to attend, I'm sure it's
more of surgical than medical one.
1t will be an excellent chance for you,
Lawson; and can promise you a
good fee to begin with. Therefore,
ifyou can possibly manage it, meet
me at Paddington this evening at
half-past nine> and we will go down
together in the express. Send me
word during the afternoon whether
you can come or nOt.'
I hesitated. 1t was the depth of
winter. and I hardly liked leaving
my wife and most important baby !;
but fees were scarce-this was a
golden opportunity not to be rash]y
neglected. decided to risk my WIFE
disappointment. .
1T is most kind of you, Tom. I
will certainly go down with you. So
far as can see, there will be nothing
to prevent my doing so.''
A CLEAN of satisfaction shone in
his bright blue eyes.
You promise!'
"Unless anything unforeseen should
happen to prevent me, 1 will be down
at the station by half-past nine.'
Remember!
Raven was dramatically impressive,
l thought, as we parted; and I arranged
my work so as to be able to keep my
appointment. The hardest task was
breaking the news to Amy, whe would
be low-spirited and conjure up all
kinds of horrors and impending rail
way accident, and who finally dissolved
in shower of tears as I tore myself
away, burthened with no end of rugs
and comforters to alleviate in some
measure the moral wet blanket she
had thrown over me.
I was only just in time to catch
Raven, who hastily opened the door of
the railway carriage.
STUMP in, Jack, Jump in! Half-a.
crown to the guard has secured this
compartment for us all the way down;
SO we shall have it to ourselves with
out fear of interruption. Times up
you have run it fine. Fire away!''
He flung in my bag and the several
rugs, &C., and we entered. The guard
touched his hat and shut the door
with bang.
.'This door is unlocked, guard p
said I.
Yes, sir; side nearest the platform
is always unlocked. The other door
is locked"
He whistled, and the train started.
$ can't bear the idea of both doors
being locked, - 1 remarked to Raven.
In case of accident it would be
impossible to escape from the car
rage"
sIt dosen't NATTER he said, and
then re1aDsed into silence