Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-07-09

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ale broke your hcad9'
mo, sir; only rctortcd on him, in
regard Of his own father that was
hanged for COW stealin'. an
"llc broke your hcadP'
"No, sir; only then you see hc made
up to me and call'd me a liar, an with
that | sthruck him, and with that
| hc-h
Broke your head"
BROKE my head across. "
"Ayc that's the point One would
think | was a Justice of peace. What
is it to me what you fought aboutP
The broken head is all | want
"Faix, then, could spare il to your
honor now, an welcome.
Here, take that prescription to tho
young gentlemaa in the blue coat that's
rolling the pills in the corner.
"Wcll, my young girl, what's the
matter with youP Jerry, mind the
| door"
A sudden roar from without proved
that Jerry took the hint
The young patient just addressed
was timid and pretty creature Of sin
teen, who hcsitatcd for considerable
time. and glanced shyly on each side,
as if afraid of being overheard. Pity
| ing her cm and interested
| by her figure, the doctor took her into
an inner room.
"Well, my dear no said, in kind
tone. whats the matterp Come,
don't be afraid Of me. I'm your friend,
you know And he patted her on the
shoulders.
The girl only sighed and looked
down.
well, my dear, what have you to
tell mcP'
something that's come over me,
sir. I'm in dread"
GLOW is thatp'
"A great pain have on my heart,
sir. There's boy livin' over, near the
Seven Churches. an I'm afeerd he
isn't actin we'll"
How SOP"
"l don't know, sir. But ever since
l met him | feel quito altered some
way. I'm always lonesome, an with
a pain mostly at my heart, an what
makes me think tbs he that done it to
me is, because when go to his moth
er's an l find him at home, from that
minute the pain leaves me, an feel
nothin' at all until come away again"
"Oh, hoH' said the doctor, "well, my
dear, I'll order you something; but
how is it you suppose that this lad
isn't acting we'll, as you sayP'
The girl lifted the corner of her
check apron to her eyes and began to
cry little.
Come now, my dear, don't keep
me here all day. can't cure you if
you won't tell, You know
Il danced with him of night,
SIR she replied in a timid voice and
with trembling lip, IAN when he
was sttin' next to me he gave me an
apple, an they tell me now that"
Here she lifted her apron to her eyes
and cried a-fresh.
swell, well" said the doctor, sooth-
ingly, what theu' Don't be afraid of
me.n
They told me he put something in
the apple. sir, to-to-make fool of
person"
And, so saying, she hung her head.
and drew the hood Of her cloak around
| her face.
"Pooh! pooh!" said the doctor, 'is
that allp Then you might be quite at
peace. Is this boy comfortableP'
"'Tis Harry Lenigan, sir, that keeps
the Latin school near the Seven Church
es. an holds his place from Mr.. Darn
er, of Glendearg.h
And have you any fortune your
self, my dearP"
Fifteen pounds. my uncle left me,
sir
"a very nice thing. Well, my dear,
| take one OF these pills every second
| night; and | would advise You gener-
ally, since you find it relieves your pain
so much, to get into company with
| Harry, to be near him as much as you
can conveniently; and come to me
| again when those pills are out. If
Harry should call at your house any
time between this and Shroyctide,
would advise you not To be out of the
way Do you hear?'
Il do, sir. Long life to your honor
But. above all things, be sure you
take the pills"
The girl promised to be careful,
dropped courtesy, and, heaving a
gentle sigh, departed.
A loud knocking at the door now
startled tue physician.
You're wautin' over, sir, in all
haste" cried the harsh and stormy
voice of Jerry Duhig. .'here's Aaron
Shepherd come TO call you to see Mrs.
Wilderming, that taken suddenly i'll. :"
| This startling announcement occa-
/ stoned an instantaneous hustle. The
doctors horse was ordered to the door,
| and he hurried out of the house, leay-