Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-23

 '.orful,' chimed in MT. Hogg. < tT'm not afraid when Henry's life s& in danger she persisted. "Take me t0 him.
 The two officers, with perturbed coun- tenances. led the way below, and the lady pushed the burly man on guard away as if he was of straw.
 Henry, are you very sick?" she asked.
 MT. Smiley caught the glowering eye of the captain. and said, feebly. that he felt very Ill, which was not far from the truth. as the mixture of oil and beef tea was not having pleasing effect
 "T have come to nurse you, Henry,s she said, "and have brought the doc. tor to examine you
 MT. Smiley turned very pale as the doctor stepped forward and asked him to put out his tongue. Then he tapped his chest and asked him to draw deep breath
 Good Heavens!" exclaimed the doc tor, with concern: '1et me feel your pulse.
 '.This is very serious" he continued, placing his ear to where MT. Smiley's heart was supposed to be.
 whats the matter?'' asked MT. Smiley in cold sweat of terror
 Where does this young mans family reside?" asked the doctor. with soIem- nity.
 "Is there something the matter with mel" asked the engineer. piteously GA ,,, oo;nu Sn Aia9ss s@'s
 Be quiet, poor fellow said the doc tor. sadly.
 Capt Pray, with pallid face. dragged the doctor from the stateroom. "Do you mean to say he's sick?" he asked, hoarseIy.
 '.TIe may be dead before morning. = replied the doctor.
 He was well enough little while ago"
 My dear captain, some illnesses como like the flash of a gum replied the doc- tor, but haven't given up hope. We may save him.
 T suppose you've plenty of tar on the ship
 ''Lots.' = excitedly replied the captain.
 Make two large plasters and place one on his back and the other on his breast said the doctor
 tI'll do it, asseverated the captian
 The doctor then persuaded the young lady to go home, as the patient was in good hands, and they left.
 It was bad night for Mr. Smiley, as between the tar plasters and the large doses of cod-liver oil which the captain insisted on administering at intervals, he had much to bear, but the next morn. ing the doctor reported him as better, but not out of danger.
 The captain accompanied the doctor on deck, and, pointing to the spouts which were emptying the grain into the hold of the steamer, said, earnestly: ssSee here, doctor, I've got to sail to. morrow and can't sail without an en- gineer. Is 1t likely Smiley will be able to be up by tomorrow" ?"
 MT. Smiley" replied the doctor, 'has remarkable disesae It comes quick, and either kills or goes as. quickly. Thanks to your knowledge and prompt use of cod-liver oil, I think he will be as we'll as ever he was by tomorrow"
 The next morning when the doctor Z boarded the Grimsby. the assistant en- gineer had steam up, and everything was in readiness for start. He hurried be- low, and. examining the engineer, said: You can get up, MT. Smiley. You are entirely well, but you have. had a marrow escape. Here's letter for you" While the Grimsby was steaming down the bay. MT. Smiley read by the sunlight gleaming in a port the following let ter: .s
 Dear MT. Smiley: never intended marrying you. was racking my brain for a reason to break it off when heard of your treachery. and resolved to scare you, so sent that letter by the pilot. When MT. Hogg came with his story of your sickness. I saw through it and. with medical friend, gave you little scare. You were not sick in the least, but you were awfully scared. hope the tar will stick. longer than your prom ises. Yours forgiyingly.
 MAGGIE"
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