The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1889-02-08
"If they knew who I was"

"And when we do come in contact
with them, you will do your best to
soothe thema"
''I'n do what kin, ." returned Hank.
"But it's mighty fnnicky business"
And so no worked upon the fears of
his passenger till tho old gentleman
gazed appi extensively about, as If he
expected to see q dozen fierce cowboys
leap from behind every bush, to make
of his person an impromptu revolver
target. He was nearly ready to cry
out with alarm when, as they emerged
from the timber, he beheld Santa Fe
and his comrades careering towards
them. The yells Of recognition with
which they greeted Hank, while still
rods away, sent great thrill of terror
through the old gentleman.
'"Tell them who am |" he whispered,
hoarsely. Tell them am q man OF
peace bound on an errand of mercyp
"Tn do the best / kim" returned
Hank, with an inward convulsion.
But it's mighty risky busineesl
They're pizon, plumb piIonT
AS tho cowboys circled about the
blackboard the passenger almost gave
up all hope.
Tell them!" he whispered to Hank.
That worthy, with a tremendous
wink at Santa F'e, called out:
Don't bo brash, boysl This yere
gents on his way to visit olo time
friend down on tho Cimarron, what's
got crippled boy. AS favor to me,
don't hurt him. Names Doc Bristow,
NJ. D.. uv"-
WHAT" cried Posy. "a doctori
Got yer tools an medicine along,
doc7"
Eyes, sir" quavered the physician.
Got them alongr' cried Posy.
'Thcn yer jest"-
Hold on" broke in Santa Fe,
catching Posy's idea 1--WE don't want
no botch doctor. Doc, air you up to
yer game2"
II hardly
II mean, do you know yer biz Do
you size up with the balance Nv the
doctors2"
DR.. Bristow's professional pride, up
in arms III an instant, overcame his
fears.
know my business, sir7 Up with
other physicians, siri Why, sir, can
say, without particle OF boasting,
that stand head and shoulders above
my professional rivals-hoad and
shoulders, sirl am the author
or
He named work with sonorous
and complicated medical title, that
conveyed little or no meaning to his
hearers.
II performed, sir, ono of the most
remarkable cures of the present cent
ury by restoring Senator Haywood to
vigorous bealth."
"B'lievo I yeared about that" said
Santa Fe. "Lowed he'd die, didn't
they2"
Certainly Ninety-nine cases out
of every hundred thus attacked sue
cumb. Therefore T am justly accorded
great credit for my almost miraculous
cure. p
Boys" said Posy, 1--WE want himp
"That's what wo oo," agreed Reddy
Rose.
AS tho cowboys reached this decision
the party was within hundred yards
of Ashburn's postotice.
doc" said Posy, you'll have to
stop yere q while"
Tho physicians air of gratified pro-
fessional pride was instantly super
seded by fear.
ooh, gentlemen, spare mer he
quavered. II will not wear it again
if you object to its appearance"
"'Pearance NV what3" asked Santa
Fc.
"My hat-'plug, I think you call itr
Hank Bitters threatened to explode
with delight, but the cowboys never
even smiled.
Tho physician was SO loath to leave
the vehicle that he had to be dragged
out by force.
"Tako it easy, doc" "soothed Posy.
'No don't moan no harmw
Dr. Bristow, little reassured, men,
tally anathcmatized tho day ho left his
city homo to throw himself into the
clutches of these white savagcs.
Doc" began Posy, "kin you cure q
girl what's mighty nigh dead frum
bein' throwed frum n cayusc2'
DR.. Bristows professional instinct
got the better of a portion of his fears.
.T think can safely say ] can, sir,
if a cure is possible" he said.
Posy led tho way to Chips bedside.
''Chip, this ycro is Doc Bristow.
Doc, this yero is Ole Man Ashburn,
Chips dad. Come, olo mani"
Ashburn followed him out of doors,
and Dr. Bristow was alone with his
patient.
The cowboys were very grave when
the physician rcappeared.
'Gentlemen"-- he began.
'Mcans you an SAINT, I reckon,
Posy," said Rcddy Rose.
"Whatll it be with little Chip, doc7"
asked Posy.
Although her case is extremely
precarious," replied tho physician, de-
liberatcly, with proper nursing and
the care of q skilled physician, she
can be restored to health. A delicate
and dangerous operation is necessary.
If she survives that and is attended
by"-
"She will bel The big doctor'll be
thar" said Posy.
"Who might he be, If I may ask7"
questioned tho physician.
DOC Bristow," answered Posy.
But 1 cannot remain. My engage
ment"-
BLANK your engagement, In that
thar room lies Chip littlo Chip
that
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