Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-07-17
THE TWO STUDENTS.
nv ALBERT II. MoDRIcKER.

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There is saying that the angels
~ watch over every slumberer. If
ia fact, then the angels who are
r.nipg the sleep Of two students must
very patient.
PEACEFULLY and deadlike they sleep in
tied. and only their snoring inter-
rg,the silence. The sun looks upon
Il faces. slowly it passes over their
s,k and begins to sink low in the
mon.
finally one of the angels impatiently
ruses one Of her proteges, who, rub
ne his eyes, looks at the clock.
sfbe deyilp said he, "only half past
and awake-not a trace of sore
,adl Yes. it was excellent cham
,rpe However, lunch would be
gOd prophylactic. Hello, 'Pawner,'
sel It's time for you to visit the
bustory.'
Receiving no answer, he laughingly
marked: I'll arouse him, and pro-
bring glass Of water, said: Il bap-
be thee in the"
This maneuver had the desired eff
ut for he suddenly awoke and ex-
aned; stop! Samuel to the
scuel'
| At this cry the door opened, an d
unp woman with blushing che eks
nd folded arms entered, and approach
y the bed, said, little irritated;
aMr. Edward RULER, how often have
asked you to call me by my right
|ane? It's Ursula Lasca-for short,
Madame Lasca. Why do you give me
bel an unchristian name which can't
YEP be found in this years almanac?"
But, Samuel listen: Notwith-
Banding the fact that my name is Ed
bard RULER, l am nicknamed 'Pawner.
Dan you find such a name in the al
haDac?'
there's a good cause for calling you
Aner,' she replied. ST have boarded
Nens Of students, all of whom were,
OdOubt, heavy in debt, and yet, not
be Of them were so much troubled by
be pawnbrokers as you, and that man
ponder, Mr.. Killian. Why, four of
BEN called to-day, and if it We're not
rthatinscription on the door: Small
a Here" they would have entered
fOW room this forenoon.
What! forenoon? Pray, what time
i t then?'
Supper time"
All so, SOFT is"
At that moment the door bell was
|ulg loudly.
Another. broker we'll, the small
p sign will brighten them perhaps, or,
least, keep them from seeing you.
|Hd Madam Lasca, as she left the
BON.
The two students heard lively con
|asation for few moments and then
r sounds Of footsteps approaching to-
pads their room.
believe" said RULER, chat our
Fnedy is not a safe cure for these
reditors. They may detect our
|tstagem. put they must be fooled
|a US leign sickness. Quick, under the
FNer.'
They had hardly covered themselves
'ien the door opened and two men
Eierel.
The taller Of the two was dressed in
BE height Of fashion. He wore full
|e'fd and eyeglasses. and carried IN
y hand a gold-heade1 cane. bis
Farnpanion's face was embellished with
Fight colcred mustache only. He was
lee plainly dressed, and undoubtedly
= his amanuensis, Judging from his
laagry countenance.
Woe unto us, it's the sheriff, whIs-
s'ed RULER to Killian, who com
Fenced groaning as if in terrible
gOny.
The two men posted themselves at a
ood distance from the bed. The |
'ler showed some anxiety and his
'noe trembled like an aspen leaf
finally they seated themselves at a
'ole and the scribe taking out his ink !
~ paper commenced writing.
they're invoicing-fortunately all Is
asned, lameuted Killian to RULER.
Al length the eldest of the men COM
saced to question in a husky voice;
are the two sick gentlemen con-
sns?e
les, SIT, came the answer from I'M
! The coverlet in a doubtful tone.
a. are you gentlemen afflicted with
aalpox?"
les, sir, we are"
What are your names?' he contln-
. .sl mterrogatively.
EDWARD Fuller-Ferdinand killain,
' Y, the answer very feeble and almost
ssaltaneously.
Au right, said the doctor-for such |
, vas" that's ALL" and then studying
aiew moments. he said to his aman-
,als' Now, Harry, please write
n as | dictate
was as follows:
aa'ing visited on Jan, 1. 'Ss. the resi-
~ Of Messrs. Edward RULER. Cand-
- ana Ferdinand Killian. Cand- Med
~ ~ 10 Andreas street. / found them 70
! . s...a afflicted with small poX-Varl-
Z ssao.ninnuentes; and. owing to the danger
n aglousness Of this disease. hereby
Ae transportation Of the said per-
" inc City Smallpox Hospital
DIR. QUILLIAN,
President Board Of Health.
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