Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-04-19
patients standpoint, and preparing to
defend his own belief against all spir-

! itualistic delusiOn.
Philemon was silent. He looked
searchingly into the doctors eyes,
half expecting to see twinkle of
merriment but there was nothing Of
the kind. Indeed, his honest face wore
a troubled expression quite convincing
| to the patient.
Philemon pointed across the street.
II see DR.. Grey over there. Please
call him.
A moment later DR.. Elwell was ex-
planning to his brother physician the
unusual occurrence, and together they
sought an explanation; but to no pur-
pose. DR.. Grey heard music when his
ear rested against Philemon's side, as
his friend had heard it.
A serious expression rested on the
usually happy countenance of their
patient as he prepared to depart. He
arose, pulled his hat over his eyes and
walked out as feebly as though he had
grown ten years older. Both physi-
clans were as puzzled over the appar-
ent effect Of; their communication as
they were as to the origin of the sweet
strains. Philemon walked down the
village street like a man, in a dream.
A neighbor spoke socially as he passed.
but the old man did not hear. He en-
tered his house, mechanically drew a
chair before the open fire, seated him.
self and rested his head in his hands.
His dog stretched himself at his feet,
occasionally opening: one eye to look
up at his master, who had failed to
l speak word of welcome, and the omis-
sion had not passed tunnoticed by the
faithful brute. 80
A half hour passed. Philemon moved
uneasily, and the mastiff's tail
thumped against the floor reassuringl Fly.
"Amzie!'
The dog bounded to his feet with a
whine of pleasure.
''Amzie, my boy, have much to at
tend to; very much, for I have this day
received a warning"
He placed his hand on. the animals
head, and in a sorrowful and affec-
tionate manner caressed the only crea-
ture left to him whom he believed loved
him disinterestedly.
eyes, Amzie, have received warn
ing of the approaching change. 1 sup
| pose I ought to be thankful that the
time draws near, but it is uncertain,
after all. You must be provided for,
and you shall be! The rascally rela-
tives who anxiously await my final
leave-taking cannot cheat you out of
your inheritance! You are my best
friend, Annie! Doyou understand me
My best friend!"
The mastiff raised one huge paw and
placed it across his masters knee as
he tried to lick the hand that caressed
him. Philemon gently stroked it, and
continued: II have been told that
there are animals on the next plane,
Annie; cannot say whether it be true,
but you can come to me if they misuse
you. They dare not, sir! They dare
not!" he shouted, eNcitedly.
He pulled the chair toward rather
Anticipated desk and wrote. several
words on slip of paper.
''Take this to Richard, my boy. IT
! my heart is weak must save steps; I
have heard that walking is injurious
if one suffers with heart disease
The dog took the note in his mouth
and, as Philemon opened the door.
bounded outward A few moments
later he returned, with the gardener
closely following.
"You sent for me, sir? Amzie
brought the note"
Eyes, Richard; I want you to bring
a lawyer here at once. He must be the
first one you, can find. am in great
hurry!" And the man hurried away.
When the lawyer arrived he found
Philemon seated before the desk, busily
engaged in arranging his business pa
pers. One drawer after another had
been emptied and the contents heaped
in considerable confusion before him.
He welcomed the lawyer and proceeded
to explain why he had called him.
II have concluded, sir, that man
who has lived as long in this world
as [ have ought to properly Arrange,
matters before leaving for the next:
therefore, I have sent for you to do
the work for me-
~ A"'J ~ oNIeiISoSSN, HO1lCC1y
marking that he hoped it might be
many years first, and Philemon con-
tinued: II have large estate to dis
pose of. I also have few distant rela-
tives; not one among them would,
from genuine sorrow, shed a tear ut
my grave; but this faithful fellow will
mourn Here he once more caressed
the dog. II want him properly cared
for during his life, if he survive me
and have good reason to believe that
he will; and as either one of the ras-
cally set who claim relationship to me
would, in all probability, assist him in
reaching dog-heaven ahead of time, I
wish to leave him in the care of nv
gardener, Richard Jenkins. He is
faithful, and Amzie is fond of him. I
wish him to understand that this room.
with all it contains, is to be reserved
for the use of the dog. The remain
ing portion of the house is to be used
by his own family, and Amzie is to be
well cared for. In compensation for
these services will placeSat his dis
DOSal ST 900 the first yearasand II chon