The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-09-05

whose properties, hitherto whatsoever
ed, form sovereign specific for rheu-
matism and many similar disorders
Our physicians have already begun to
recommend the place as a spa, and it is
understood that some have already re-
solved upon betaking themselves to
this newly discovered cure. The dis
lance from London is no greater than
that of Bath. The roads, it is true, are
not so good, but at Cambridge it is pos
Bible for those who do not travel in
their own carriages to proceed by way
of barge or tilt boat down the Cam and
the Ouse distance. of only 40 miles,
which in the summer should prove q
pleasant Journey ~s<.-s 81
= so far" the doctor informed us, "for
the printed intelligence. L now proceed
to finish the letter: Among others, my
patron, the right honorable the Earl Of
Fylingdale, has been recommended by
his physician to try the newly discov-
cred waters Of Lynn as preventive of
govt He is gentleman of the highest
rank, fashion and wealth, who honors
me with his confidence. 1t is possible
that he may even allow me to accom-
pany him on his journey. Should he do
SO shall look forward to the honor Of
paying, my respects to my former pa
irons. He tells me that other persons
of distinction are also going to the
same place, with the same object, dur
ing the coming summer
"You hear, gentlemen ?" said the doc
tor, looking round. what did 1 say?
Wealth for all-for all. So. Let me con-
tinue: Sir, would with the greatest
submission venture to point out the
Importance Of this event to the town.
The nobility and gentry Of the neigh
borhood should be Immediately made
acquainted with this great discovery.
1t may be expected that there will be
such a concourse 1ocking to Lynn: as
will bring an accession Of wealth as
well as fame to the borough of which
am humble native. would also sub
NIT that the visitors should find Lynn
provided with the amusements neces-
sary for a spa. mean music, the as
sembly, pumproom, a garden, the
ball and the masquerade and the card
room, clean lodgings, good wine and
fish, flesh and fowl in abundance |
humbly ask forgiveness for these sug-
gestions, and l have the honor to re-
main, honored sir, your most obedienr
humble servant, with my grateful serv-
ice to all the gentlemen who subscrib-
ed to my verses and thereby provided
me with ladder up which to rise.
"'SAa1UEL SEMPLE.'"
At this moment the bowl of punch
was brought in and placed before the
captain, with tray Of glasses. The
doctor folded his letter, replaced it in
his pocketbook and took off his specta-
cles.
"Gentlemen, you have heard my
news. Captain Crowle, may l request
that you permit the society to drink
with me to the prosperity of the spa
the prosperity of the spa-the spa Of
Lynn?
"Let US drink it," said the captain,
ito the newly discovered spa. But this
Samuel; the name sticks"
eve must have committee to pre-
pare for the accommodation Of the Wis
itors."
eve must put up pumproom.",
"We must engage dipper."
1--WE must make walks across the
fields.'
'There must be an assembly, with
music and dancing" ~
"There must be a cardroom."
There must be long room for those
who wish to walk about and to con-
verse, with an orchestra"
II will put up the pumproom,'' said
the doctor, ''in my garden oyer the
well.''
The captain looked on meanwhile,
whispering in my ear from time to
time. Samuel is liar.'' he said. Il
know him to be liar. Yet why should
he lie about thing of so much impor-
lance? If he tells the truth, Jack-l
know not, I misdoubt the fellow, vet
again he may tell the truth. And why
should he lie, say? Then one knows
not-among the company we may find
a husband for the girl.''
IL only remains, said the doctor,
''that myself should submit the water
of my well to an examination" He
did not think it necessary to inform the
company that he had received from
Samuel Semple an analysis Of the wa
ter stating the ingredients and their
proportions as made by the anonymous
physician Of London. Should it prove,
of which l have little doubt. that the
water is such as has been described by
my learned brother in medicine, shall
inform you of the fact
It was a curious coincidence, though
the committee Of reception were not in
formed Of the fact, that the doctors
analysis exactly agreed with that sent
to him.
1t was 3 memorable evening. For
ny own part, know not why, during
the reading Of the letter my heart sank
lower and lower. It was the forebod.
Ing Of evil. Perhaps it was caused b.