The Somerset reporter., 1885-10-07

lowest and poorest parts IN tie district:
Little Mr.. Graves showed lie was a good
fellow by not taking unlbrage ut the
young mans impcrtinence and self-im-
portancc, and DR.. Jones in,cn ,bly began
to adopt more genial tone and manner
during the drive. Their destination
proved to be small house in an umpire
tchtious street near lIigbnry Station, and
the formalitics OF the business on hand
were quickly dispatched. The patient
was mddlc-age,! man, whose behavior
and conversation seemed 10 fully testify
to the alteration OF his intellect. Dr.
Jones signed the certificate with clear
conscience, mentally contrasting the pres
cut case with others he had certified 10
for Or. Balmyrc when Mr.. Graves had
not been his companion.
When they had taken their seats in ihc
carriage again to drive back Dr. Jones
glanced at the house they were leaving.
| and said:
Il wonder who tic patient Isl"
William Roberts" said Mr.. Grave. in
his mattcr-of-fact way.
"Yes, know his name. But how the
deuce can people in that position afford
to pay Blymyro's tcrmss His asyslum j.
one OF the most expensive there is"
"Ah. Tint has struck you also, has it?
said Mr.. Graves. meaningly.
We'll, it's odd isn't it? However
suppose his relatives will starrc them
selves to pay for him"
did anythin" else strike you?" inquired
/ Mr.. Graves
No, What do you mean?" said Dr..
Jones, innorently.
Have you any doubt of his being mad:"
Good gracious, no. Have YOU de-
/ mandcd DR., Jones in anazcment.
II signed the certificate. | suppose it
is all right. But when reflect | feel a
1 little uneasy" said Mr.. Graves seriously.
Il never saw n clearer case in my life
never" said DR.. Jones, slapping his kn5c
cnphaticallv. II would stake my repu-
taton that he is as mad as March hare.
"Ahcm.' coughed Mr. Graves, gravey.
Look at his manner
Yes his manner was eccentric
enough"
and his conversation. The man i
gibbering lunatic. You heard his answer
when, on his saying he was the Emperor
of Russia, jokin.ly reminded him TINT
a minute before he had claimed TO be the
Grand Llama OF Thibet. True, he sail
that wa. my first wife,
YES" returned Mr.. Graves, pcnSiYely
rubbing his nose; .Im not sure | haven't
heard that joke before"
why, really. my dear sir" cried DR.
Jones, getting quite hot and angry,
what is it yon suspect: | have not Il
shadow of hesitation that ii is clear
case. At all events we shall hear what
Balmyrc says"
Mr.. Graves smiled at this, but he only
answered:
"Ncll, there was no coercion. If the
man Is less mad than he appear to be, he
has only himself to thank"
With this remark the little man abrupt
~ changed the conversation but he had
not succeeded, even when he set his col
league down at his own door. in complete
ly restoring that gentleman cquanimity.
However, DR.. Jones did not long con-
tinuc 10 marvel at Mr. Graves eXtraordi-
nary obtusenasS. for the disagrecahlc dis
coNcry that in his absence Il shcril-s Of
iicer had been placed in possession of his
apartments, eliectually drove all other
thoughts from his mind. As WAS quite
natural. he WIS considerably startled and
upset and for a time, he lost his habitil-
al fortitudc and sclf-posses,ion. The bal
liii seemed decent sort of man, and. rs
he WAS decidedly disposed to De Synp;-
thctic. DR.. Jones could not rctdin in the
bitterness Of his spirit, from inVci4hing
against his evil fortune.
'Wel, sir, it do seem ard. don't ii?
But artcr all, sir wot is it? If you was H.
used to it rs | am, you wouldn't think no.
think about it,
but You are earning Your o"n living,
remember. Meanwhile, how the duce am
| to earn mine with You about the place.
Its a small matter, sir, and will he ea.i-
ly arranged, no doubt. Bring your friends
ia 'nr,, iat al