The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-06-25
THE announcement that Miss
Jane Prior, of London, was
going to lecture on first aid


state of excitement. That these lee
lures were to be for ladies only added
mystery that merely increased the
interest manifested in the minds OF
these favored individuals. Notices
calling attention to these facts were
posted in favorable spots about thc
village, and the congregation was ap
prised Of the same from the pulpit
of the parish church.
If Miss Prior excluded the male
community from her attentions, she
herself was not dsregarded. but
formed the subject Of much criticism
among the neglected members of the
Foxdale population. The nightly dis
cussions ut the Pig and Whistle centred
round these proceedings, the knowl'
edge respecting the subject being va
ried and obscure. Foxdale had never
had its peace disturbed by anything
more intellectual than an occasional
travelling circus, so that the prospect
Of Miss PrioT's advent awoSe the quiet
ilOlu It's
The lectures proving great SUCCESS
so far as. the attendance was con.
cerned, Miss Prior announced that,
providing q sufficient number came
forward. the institution she represent.
ed in London would be pleased to con.
duct classes in the same subject during
the ensuing months. This finding fl.
vor, FoXdale te2med with embryo
nurses, thirsting for opportunities to
test their newly-acquired knowledge
and to put it to practical use. Broken
bones not being all everyday occur
renee, they turned their attentions to
sound ones; many hours that might
have been spent much more conGeil'
tally at the Pig and Whistle being
passed by lolg-sufcring husbands in
submitting various parts cf their aEat'
omy to be baEdaged and put in splints.
to give their better halves the neces-
sary practice.
Old Sam Willct was the first to be-
come 4 genuine patient, and he limped
home early one afternoon with q
sprained ankle. Mrs. Wiilct was the
most earnest devotee in the new cause,
and received her husband figuratively
with open arms and welcomed him
with fervor, stimulated by the advent
of the first case Of necessity for the
trial Of her skill.
With the wounded ankle carefully
bandaged Mr.. W'illet was assisted into
the front garden, where, reclining in
a comfortable chair, his injured foot
resting on hassock, he served the
double purpose Of advertising his
wife's skill and. creating jealousy
among the other amateur nurses in tie
village.
He was inclined to grumble at his
enforced confinement ct first; but the
kind and increasing attentions of his
wife caused him to.feel more contented
with his lot, and to look upon his acci-
dent rs a fortunate occurrence. 1t
being tie period Of the year during
which the evenings were long and
balmy, Mr. HVillet sat in the garden
and held : receptions Of numerous
friends coming to inquire after his
hurt and to cheer his }ansliness.; 2
'It must be tryin,'-f you to ave to
sit so quiet allday, SAM" said Joe
Rogers, who(living next door to Mr.
Willet, bad had his feelings somewhat
severely tried at the sight of that per-
s6nage enjoying m early morning pipe
and a daily paper.
"You set used to it," answered Sam.
II did feel 1t 'ard at first, but the rests
nice, after the ard work I've done:
but it pulls you down Bit"
you're lookin' WELL" remarked an
other. in CHEEKY, voice. "Gettin' quite
fat, you are"
"Iook at the nursing I've 'ad," re.
sponded Sam. "Why, I couldn't ave
had been better looked after if I'd
been in 'ospital.'
Mrs. Willet smiled proudly, and
glanced with an expression Of triumph
at the faces of several of her rivals
who were present.
."I'll get you your tonic" she said,
solicitiously. "You mustn't talk too
much. or we shall ave you goin' back
again. and you're gettin' on nicely
now"
II as this three times a day." said
Willett, beamingly, as his wife re-
turned. 'It's to keep strength up; it's
wonderful 'ow it sustains one. Puts
you all in glow" he added, as he
took a draught and put the tumbler
down empty.
"When shall you be about again,
Sam?" inquired Joe, whose face during
the above incident had been study.
81 don't know" replied that worthy,
gingerly moving his injured foot on the
cushion. ut doesn't do to 'urry these
things: there's nothin' like gettin'
properly cured while you're about it.
Sprains is awkward things"
Mrs. Willet interposed at this point
and insisted on the invalid returning
indoors, so the party broke up, Joe
Rogers and others adjourning to the
Pig and Whistle to discuss the advan-
tages of q wife who understands and
takes q practical interest in the gentle
art of nursing. Two days later Joe
Rogers fell a victim, his right knee
giving away altogether, rendering
walking evidently a painful and dan
gerous undertaking. Mrs. Rogers, full
Of the new responsibility now resting
upon her, sought an interview with
Mrs. Willet, and the two went off to-
gether to hold 4 consultation over the
injured and apparently suffering Joe.
Similar treatment being meted out to
the new invalid, the two conversed
amiably over the hedge that divided
the gardens, comparing symptoms, and
receiving in state numerous interested
friends during the evening.
Misfortunes never come singly, and
had the invalids suffered from scarlet
fever infection could not have spread
more quickly. William Jones was the
next to fall victim; and he broke his
arm in an attempt to quiet a restive
horse that seemed to take sudden