Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-22
|Before They Were Married.;
By HENRY c. PARKER.
Bv HENRY c. PARKER.


mas uOue anu Salu Oh WHICH you uau
not been informed. l did not sup
pose. however, that there could be
two opinions on the matter, even with
what you know, took it for granted
that you would welcome ain opportu
nifty to be relieved of the case, and
would see that Amelia will be vastly
better off under expert care. such as
she would get in an asylum"
The patient, gentlemen" said DR.
Williams, entirely ignoring the pro-
fessor, lis threatened with brain fe-
YER Her nerves have been at high
tension for many days, and this dis
order was induced by shock and eX-
posture. | shall be glad, as soon as we
come to an understanding of our re-
lations. to have you see her. You
will see at once that this is no time
or occasion for de luncatio It's alb
surd and inhuman! The question is
now of saying'the girls life"
"All the same" remarked DR.. Rob
spokesman for the visitors. Il don't
see that the visit need be thrown
away as far as the lunacy part is con-
cerned. What Dr. Williams says sub
stimulates the claim that Professor
Drummond has made, that his niece
is deranged. I'm ready to sign the
papers. How about YOU Morse?'
DR. Morse shook his head.
When the family physician---"
he began.
Or. Williams is not the family
physician" exclaimed the professor,
his passion rapidly getting the better
of him, and if he were think man
has the right to change physicians,
hasn't he? 1t is my intention to re-
lieve Dr. Williams from further re-
sponsibility with regard to the mat
ter
DR.. Morse looked very uncomfort-
able His colleague grinned trium-
phantly. DIR. Williams face ex-
pressed contempt and determination.
It's a very simple matter, then, ;"
asserted Robinson. I'VE have moth
ing to do with disagreements between
Professor Drummond and the physi-
clan temporarily in charge. We are
here to take the professors instruc-
tons in the matter"
Professor Drummond has nothing
to do with the matter" said DR.. Will
liams, quietly
What" cried the professor jump
ing up.
Tell these gentlemen whether you
have any legal right to control the
actions of Miss Willis"
Professor Drummond tried vainly to
regain his equable poise of demeanor
His face was purple, and his frame
quivered with rage
Gentlemen" continued DR.. Will
liams, Miss Willis attempted to
leave this house, as she had an un-
doubted right to do. She was forci
bly, restrained by Professor Drum
mond. Eventually she made her
escape, and when she was found I'M
conscious and helpless he"
ITS a lie!" roared the professor,
leaning over and pounding the table;
then he Strengthened up. mo! MOI"
he stammered, II don't mean that;
of course l don't. | beg your pardon
doctor"
He refused to give her shelter"
said Dr. Williams, apparently I'M
moved by the professors outbreak.
The doctor puts too strong a con-
struction upon some hasty words of
mine spoken in anger" interposed
the professor.
He discarded her utterly" re-
turned DR.. Williams. Had there
been any other place in the world to
take her with safety to herself
should have brought her anywhere
but here | was compelled to force
hospitality to an invalid from this
man. Gentlemen, Miss Willis is in
my charge. I deny the authority Of
anybody, save herself"
There was a perceptible pause be-
fore the professor said:
You are arrogating more than you
can maintain. The fact remains that
am the girls nearest kin, and as
such have the right and responsible
ity Of caring for her"
And there's the law" added DR..
Robinson; you admit, DR.. Williams,
that one physician cannot stand in
the way of a process OF law"
II admit 1t more readily than per
haps you expect"
We'll, then"
One moment" DR.. Williams eyes
were flashing with indignation. THE
law does not tolerate summary pro-
ceedings in matters OF this kind when
there is a reasonable doubt as to the
sanity Of the party most affected. I'm
not lawyer, but I'm pretty sure Of
that"
we have taken only such steps as
are usual in the matter F." protested DR.
Morse hesitatingly. We were sent
for by Professor Drummond, and, Of
course, had no expectation 3: finding
circumstances as they are
Il acquit YOU, gentlemen" said Dr.
Williams, ct any intentional injustice
or unprofessional cordLct The whole