The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1889-02-08
'sIf they knew who I was"
"Mebby they'd let you of easy, con-


his passenger till tho old gentleman
gazed appi extensively about, as II he
expected to see o 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 HanlI, while still
rods away, sent great thrill of terror
through the old gentleman.
Tell them who lam !" he whispered,
hoarsely. Tell them am q man OF
peace bound on an errand Of mercyi"
'Pn do the best / kim" returned
Hank, with an inward convulsion.
But it's mighty risky busineesl
They're pizon, plumb pizonr
AS the cowboys circled about the
blackboard the passenger almost gave
up all hope.
Tell theml" he whispered to Hank.
wink at Santa Fe, called out:
Don't be brash, boysl This yere
gents on his way to visit ole time
friend down on the Cimarron, what's
got q crippled boy. As favor to me,
don't hurt him. Names Doc Bristow,
NJ. D., uv"-
"What9" cried Posy. "A doctor,
Got yer tools an medicine along,
YES, sir" quavered the physician.
"Got them alongr' cried Posy.
''Then yer jest"-
Hold onp broke in Santa Fe.
catching Posy's idea eve 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, mp
In arms In an instant overcame his
fears
know my business, sir2 Up with
other physicians, siri Why, SIR, can
say, without particle OF boasting,
that stand head and shoulders above
my professional rivals-head and
shoulders, sirl am the author
OFF
He named work with a sonorous
and complicated medical title, that
conveyed little or no meaning to his
hearers.
II performed, sir, one of the most
remarkable cures Of the present cent
ury by restoring Senator Haywood to
"Blievo I yeared about that" said
Santa Fe. "Lowed he'd die, didn't
they2"
of every hundred thus attacked sue
cumb. Therefore I am justly accorded
great credit for my almost miraculous
cure. p
Boys" said Posy, I'VE want him"
"Thats what we oo," agreed Reddy
Rose.
AS the cowboys reached this decision
of Ashburn's postoffice.
...1 sDOs," ss," $ said s5l3s RoSE you'll have to
The physicians air of gratified pro-
fessional pride was instantly super
seeded by fear.
"Oh, gentlemen, spare mel" he
quavered. II will not wear it again
If you object to its appearancel"
Pearance Nv whatW asked Santa
Fe.
my hat-'plug, think you call itp'
Hank Bitters threatened to explode
with delight, but the cowboys never
even smiled.
The physician was SO loath to leave
the vehicle that he had to be dragged
out by force.
Take it easy, doc, soothed Posy.
1--WE don't mean no harmp
DR.. Bristow, little treasured, men
tally mathematical tho day he left his
city home to throw himself into the
clutches of these white savages.
.Doc," began Posy, .'kin you cure a
girl what's mighty nigh dead frum
bein' throwed frum cayuse7"
DR.: Bristow's professional instinct
got the better of q portion of his fears.
ST think I cen safelH say ] can. sir,
if cure is possible, he said.
Posy led the way to Chips bedside.
"Chip, this yere is Doc Bristow.
Doc, this yere is Ole Man Ashburn,
Chips dad. Come, ole mani"
Ashburn followed him out of doors
and DR.. Bristow was alone with his
patient.
The cowboys were very grave when
the physician reappeared.
"Gentlemen"- he began.
Means you an SAINT, I reckon,
Posy," said Reddy Rose.
"What'll it be with little Chip, doc1"
asked Posy.
Although her case is extremely
precarious," replied the physician, de-
liberately, 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 doctorll be
thar" said Posy.
"Who might he be, if may asks'
questioned the physician.
doc Bristow," answered Posy.
"But cannot remain. Ny engage
ment"-
"Blank your engagement In that
thar room lies Chip little Chip
that
'That we all love, every last one NV
U.S." broke in Santa Fe.
.'You. .bet" cried Reddy Rose.
"But'-