The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-06-17
A CHANGE OF REMEDY.
by BAXTER THOMPSON.



state of excitement. That these lee
lures were to be for ladies only added
n mystery that merely increased the
interest manifested in the minds OF
those favored individuals. Notices
calling attention to these facts were
posted in favorable spots about the
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 disregarded. but
formed the subject of much criticism
among the neglected members of the
Foxdale population. The nightly dis
cussions at the Pig and Whistle centred
round these proceedings, the knowl-
edge respecting the subject being va.
red and obscure. FoXdale had never
had its peace disturbed by anything
more intellectual than an occasional
travelling circus, so that the prospect
of Miss Prior's advent awoke the quiet
village from its usual apathy.
The lectures proving n great success
so far as the attendance was con.
cerned. Miss Prior announced that.
providing a 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 fa.
vor. FoXdale teamed with embryo
nurses, thirsting for opportunities to
l,oip lx--n
and TO put it to practical use. Broken
bones not being an everyday occur
renee, they turned their attentions to
sound ones; many hours that might
have been spent much more congen-
tally at the Pig and Whistle being
passed by long-suffering husbands in
submitting various parts of their anat,
omy to be bandaged and put in splints.
to give their better halves the neccs.
sary practice.
Old Sam Willet was the first to be-
come genuine patient. and he limped
home early one afternoon with n
sprained ankle. Mrs. Willet was the
most earnest devotee in the new cause.
and received her husband figuratively
with open arms and welcomed him
with fervor, stimulated by tine advent
of the first case of necessity for the
trial of her skill.
With the wounded ankle carefully
bandagcd Mr.. Willet was assisted into
the front garden, where, reclining in
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 the
! village.
He was inclined to grumble Mt his
enforced confinement at 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 as a fortunate occurrence. 1t
being tie period of the year during
which the evenings were long and
balmy, Mr.. Wilet sat in the garden
anu held receptions of numerous
friends coming to inquire after his
hurt and to cheer his loneliness.
1T must be tryln' for you TO ave to
sit so quiet all day, SAM" said Joe
Rogers, who. living next door to Mr..
Willet, had had his feelings somewhat
severely tried at the sight of that per-
sonage enjoying an early morning pipe
and daily paper.
You get used TO it," answered Sam.
1 did feel it ard at first, but the rests
NICE after the ard work I've done:
Dut it pulls you down bit"
You're lookin' WELL" remarked an
other, in chcery voice. "Gettln' quite
fat you are"
Look at the nursing I've 'ad.' re-
spond2d Sam. "Why. l couldn't ave
had been better looked after IL 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.
solicitously. 'You mustn't talk too
much or We shall ave you goin' back
again, and you're gettin' on nicely
n0w"
l as this three times day" said
Nhiett, beamingly as his wife re-
turned. ITS to keep strength up: it's
wonderful 'ow il sustans one. Puts
you all in glow" he added. as he
,ooN draught and put the tumbler
down empty.
WDen shall you be about again.
.alh' inquired Joe. whose face during
Wv uoovc incident had been a study.
uont know replied that worthy,
emgefiy moving his injured foot on the
cushion. 1T doesn't do to 'urry these
ulngs; there's nothin' like gettin'
pp.opcrly cured while you're about it.
"prains Is awkward things"
"rs' Wiliet interposed at this point
aaa insisted on the invalid returning
nuoors' so the party broke ND. Joe
posers and others adjournlng to the
s una Whistle to discuss the advan-
ases or wife who understands and
sst stes n practical interest in the gentle
d. VI nursing. Two days later Joe
y,,' SserS iell victim, his right knee
enhs away altogether, rendering
.ng ",A'hg evidently painful and dan.
~ aus undertaking. Mrs. Rogers. full
Nne new responsibility now resting
s" ner sought an interview with
ON. "ilicf, and the two went off To-
;n,n' 10 Mold consultation over the
S,rnea and apparently suffering Joe
M treatment being meted out to
am,.n" ~" invalid, the two conversed
"nably over the hedge that diy,dad