Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-22

clanS TO the uocumenl asserting th3t
persons insanity. Do understand
that your signatures are already ap-
pended to such u paper"
Certainly not" exclaimed DR..
Morse, hastily; Il for che am opposed
to such summary action"
Then" exclaimed Professor Drum
mond, with u savage oath, IN find
physicians who are more sensible"
Professor Drummcnd had come to
the point where he must defy DR.. Will
liams. In the heat of his passion II
seemed to him that he could do 81. He
had been entirely truthful when he
said that he had not expected any OPP
position from the doctor. The profess
sor's rage had no terror whatever for
DR.. Williams who now felt that he had
an ally in DR. Morse and he was GER
tain, therefore, that for a time At
least, he should be able to prevent any
harm coming 10 Amelia. He would
have treated the professors threat with
coutemptuouS silence, but the scene
took a new turn by the entrance Of
Philbrick through 4 window from the
piazza.
MIR. Philbrick," exclaimed the pr>-
fessor, moderating his tone, this is a
family matter we are discussing
so | inferred responded the i'm
perturbable Philbrl2k, smiling, from
what | could not hep oVerhearing out
of doors. ! don't mean to make much
of an Interruption but, as II is fam
lily matter, 1t somehow reminded me
of this article that found yesterday in
the wood beyond the ledge, It's prob
ably a part of your machinery. l
thought YOU might need it.
He laid the brass switch upon the
table.
Professor Drummond seized 1t con-
vulsively and stared in extremity of
fear at Philhrick. He struggled to
control himself and to understand
what subtle meaning, il any, could un-
derlie this freakish action. Why had
Philbrick chosen this moment to return
an article of which he might or might
not suspect the significance?
Phibrick, meanwhile. proceeded
calmly to answer this silent query by
remarking;
I'VE all feel that the professor has
been overanXious about Miss Willis.
He. too, has had good deal on his
mind recently. and there is no doubt
that in his earnest desire to care for
her, he exaggerated the Importance and
tendency of her symptoms.
The impudence Of Philbrick's inter-
ruption was so apparent that none of
the gentlemen, not even DR.. Robinson
had any response to make
Miss Willis is in no danger Of in
sanity professor" he added and with
drew whence he came,
The professor saw beneath Phil
bricks words an unmiotakable inten-
ton of taking arms with DR.. Williams.
He spoke, too, as If he comprehended
he were conscious that he, too held Il
power over the destinies of the house
and purposed to WELD it. Professor
| Drummond was staggered.
Il think, gentlemen" he said husk
lily, that | may have acted hastily. 1t
may be as we'll to postpone the inquiry
until the patient is in condition.
will bring your checks for your fees in
a moment"
Dr. Williams betrayed no sense of
triumph when the discounted profes-
sor left the room. Tuning to the ply
sicians, he said
The case upstairs, gentlemen, is
very serious. | ask ii as a favor from
one physician to another that you give
me your opinion"
Without waiting for their assent he
led the way to the sickroom and they
followed him.
she has been talking again. said
Mrs. Williams when Ter son entered
Still delrious?" he inquired anX-
iously.
Yes, rambling about her uncle"
The visiting physicians went to the
PATIENTS side and remained there sew
cral minutes. They asked various
questions, to all of which DR. Williams
replied frankly.
If it hadn't been for the delirium,
suggested Robinson, with a cunning
smile, you wouldn't have had some of
your points against Professor Drum
mond, would you?"
DR.. Williams ignored the question.
In my opinion continued Robin
son, shell come out Of this with men
tai faculties impaired"
Dr. Morse seemed TO take a different
view He spoke earnestly with DR..
Williams, recommending certain line
of treatment, and expressing his entire
confidence in the conduct of The case
up To date.
The visiting physicians at last left
the house and DR.. Williams breathed
more freely. One more danger had
been ayerted. What would be the next
emergency?
Mason" said his mother, Il haven't
asked you to tell me anything about af-
fairs in this house. / Lave felt that
you were struggling with hard prob