The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1886-01-15

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couple Of guineas on duh morning but il
was contrary to his creed TO allow any enc to
suspect it. Above all, he cen nsidered il essen
tisl to his dignity IS q physician to appear
tribe condescendinS to . general practitioner
and he honestly felt tinse OF contempt for lit
tic MIR. Graves. lie might be clever enough
and, indeed, he WAS really n worthy discipline
OF the hcsling art. But whit he said, WAS tc
be thought ofa man, who wantonly neslectine
opportunities Of ams.sins wealth or obtaining
celebrity, wont about in thick shoes and .
shocking hat, vi,itias all the lowest and poor
| est parts OF the district!
Little Mr. Graves shows he W., a e,oi fall
low by not taking umhrage At tho young mans
| imPersinenee and sslfimp,rt.ncs, and DR..
Jones inssnsibly began to adopt more geni al
tone and manner during the drive. Their des-
tinat'on proved to be . small house in an un-
Pretentious street near Ilighuiy Station, and
the formalities Of the business on haud were
quickly despatched. Ths patient WAS a middle
aged nan, whose behavior and conversation
seemed to fully testify TO tho alteration Of his
intellect. DIR. Jones signed the certificate with
present case with others he hal CO ertified to for
DR.. Balmyre when Mr.. Grave, had not bee
his companion.
When they took their seats in the carriage
again to drive back, DR.. Jones glanced at the
house they were leaving, and said:
al wonder who the patient is:'
'Willism Roberts,' said Mr.. Graves, in his
matter-of-fact way.
Yes. know his name. But how tho deuce
can people in that position sGord 10 pay Bal
myers terms! His asylum is one Of the most
expensive there is
All! That has struck you alse, has il" said
MIR. Graves meaniugly.
Wei! it's odd isn't it! However, l suppose
his relatives will starve themselves to pay for
him.
Did anything else strike you:. inquired Mr..
Graves.
NO. What do you meant sail DR.. Jsne. in
nocsntly.
Have ysu any doubt Of his being mad?'
Coed gracious, no. Have you. dem.n Jed
DR.. Jones in amaEement.
signed the certificate. l suppose it is all
right but when reflect feel little uneasy
said Mr.. Graves, seriously.
Il never saw clearer case in my life-never.'
cried DR.. Jones, slspping his knee emphatical-
~ L would stake my reputation that he is as
mad as March hare
'Ahen" esughed Mr.. Graves, gravely.
Look at his manner"
les his m amer WAS eccentric enough
And hi, conversation. The man is glib
erng lunat,c. You heard his answer when,
lis saying he was the Emperor Of Russia, |
.S v.s .Iy reminded him th., minute before he
ped TO be tho Grand Llama Of Thibet.
ID, but that was by my fret wife,
~. ,ed Mr.. Graves. pensively rub
that joke before. "''
Why really m.,..r 81, - ericl DR. 1on.s
getting quite hot ana ,.r. .,..., :. :,
suspect: Ih.ve no. fssry' what rs 1t you
that it isa clear case. H."'u 0. hesitation
hear what Balmyre says '""''
Mr.. Graves smiled at this, |, \. onr, an.
swered: why ""'
We'll, there was ne coercion.
less mad than he appears to be, he kas
self to thank ~ "'"'
With this remark the little man aba
changed the conversation; but he had not So
ceedel even whom he set his colleague down a
his own door, in completely restoring thu
gentlcman's eQuanimity.
However, Dr. Jones did not long continu
to marvel At Mr.. Graves extrao rdinnry obtus
ness, for tho dissgreeable discovery that in hi
absence q shsrif's officer hal bson placed il
possession Of his apartments efectu-lly drov
all other thoughts frsm his mind. As wa
quite natural, no WAS considerably startled an
upset. and, for = time, he lost his habitual fort
tude and self possession. The bailif seemed
decent sort Of man, and as he WAS dccde,ll,
disposed to be sympathetic. DR.. Jones eoull nc
refrain, in the bitterness Of Ais spirit, from in
Weighing ss ainst his evil fortune.
well, sir, it do seem ard, don't it? Bu
arter all, sir wot is it! Ifyou was as u.ed to
rs am, you wouldn't think no.hink .bou
it."
"But you are earning your living, remembe
Meanwhile, how the deuce am I 10 earn mil
with you about the plaoer
"lts snail matter sir, and will be essil
arranged, no doubt. Bring your friends to g
me settin ere. That always fe,ches 'er
Meanwhile, Lord bless you, sir don't mind m
| won't interfere with your patients. For tn,
matter, il youll lend me q suit o decent tog
, Ill show EN- in and out, as grave IS n judge
Il shouldn't mind 40 much i'll owed TWEEN
thousand. instead Of. paltry hundred or two
groaned the unfortunate doctor, between h
teeth.
That's slus the way sir, said the Mi,
shaking his head. 'It's the small fish as ge
caught in the nets; the big 'uns break throu,