Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-12-13
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Dear DOctor-.fleaSe take the next
train to Varenne and call there on one
OF our employees. NJ. Louis Saturnien.
Jog Rue du Colombier. l have just re-
ceived word that a painful swelling OF
The great toe prevents his coming to
the office to-day Kindly make an
examination to-day and impart to me
ri Your earliest convenience your dag.
nosiS OF this most remarkable case
Sincerely. T.. APERASSE."
Heavens cried Saturnien. aghasr
have delivered this note All, why did
he nor break his neck" This wish
mus, have referred 10 the messenger
FOR pointing 10 the bearer:
As for him. he said. The can come
Ia life or not. rs he pleases. am go
iES 10 change my clothes
When Or Bonenfat recovered con.
seiousness the first person lie perceived
was the sympathetic Saturnien bend
irg solicitously over him.
1T is you who have saved my life
l thank YOU"
Saturnien and his wife had formed q
daring scheme which reposed upon the
probability of the doctors having nc
knowledge of his rescuer's identity
In pursuance of this Saturnien made
reply:
Tut. tut. my Gear pattern. not a
word about debt between fellow prac-
titioners like ourselves"
The doctor raised himself upon his
elbow.
You are physician, them" he
asked
DIR. Salolles. of Varcnne. ut your
service Saturnien responded. in ~
firm voice as he could command.
All. my dear colleague. Heaven has
placed You in my path. How can l
thank You for the service you have
rendered me: l am DIR. Bonenfat. of
Paris. an ass who doesn't know any
better than to fall into the river OH
his first visit To Varenne. BY the
way. speaking of Varenne. 1 am look
Ing for some one here; can you direct
Inc 10 1O6 Rue du Colombier:''
Rue du Colombier:' repeated Sa.
for reflection: ''hm-hm. that's quite
N The other end Of the town-a new
road cut througll-utterly impossible
for Il stranger 10 find his way
But | am called there on n very
important matter; Il certain Louis Sa-
turnicn is passing himself off on MS
employers us disabled. and my mis-.
pGSe him
BE quite ut ease. my dear doctor;
know this Saturnien and will gladly
attend 10 the matter for YOU
Most good of you, my dear col
league; but unfortunately. 1 must turn
in my report 10 the ministry to-mor-
row morning"
No trouble about that at all: shall
send You my diagnosis so that you will
receive 1t tonight. l caution you as
physician and IL friend not 10 exert
yourself unnecessarily. You are ia
urgent need of rest"
Very well" acquiesced the doctor:
hut bc sure aud handle the fellow as
he deserves: Il swollen great toe--non-
SENSE. The rascal Is simply trying 10
steal a day from his employers. Be
pitiless. implacable. ferocious.''
Relieved and confident. DIR. Bonen.
fani Took his leave.
Now II happened that early that
morning Dr. Salollcs had gone 10 Paris
10 purchase some furniture. and On his
return 10 Narenne had ordered an ex-
prc>SInan To take goods Ia his house.
ION HUE lu Colombier:' lie was over
heard by Il severe looking individual
who wa. standing near. who marched
impc;Cousiy up 10 DE- Saddles and
laid rough grasp ON his collar.
"IIow-what's this:" demanded the
doctor. facing around Indignantly;
take your hand off my collar. mon.
sleur. and your foot OFF my great toe
"Ah. yes: you: great toe" sneered
tie Other. who was no other than Dr.
Boneniant on his way back to Paris.
50 you live ii No. lo6 RU.. du Col.
onbicr:"
Il 20 let Inc go, or I'll
Or. Honenfant rushed for his train
branGishing an angry iisi III Saloiie>.
When Saturnien reported :Jr daily
next da! he received Il dOcliacnt
herein We're sci forth III" m.niS.ry'>
reasons for pronouncius UPON him Tie
sentence Of three months suspension
OF salary