Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-06-20

es were 10 he for ladies only added
mystery that merely Increased the
crest manifested in the minds OF
csc favored individuals. Notices
Hing attention 10 these facts were
.lla"a. and the congregation was ap-
riscd of the same from the pulpit
1 the parish church.
II Miss Prior excluded the male
community from her attentions, She
herself was NOT disrecarded. but
formed the subject of much criticism
among the neglected members of the
Fox,iale population. The nightly dis
,usSions at the Pig and Whistle centred
round these proceedings. the knowl-
edge respecting the subject being va
ried and obscure. Foxdale had never
had lis peace disturbed by anything
more Intellectual than an occasional
travelling circus. so that the prospect
of Miss Priors advent awose the quie!
village from its usual apathy.
The lectures proving Il great success
so FAR as the attendance was con-
cerrod. Miss Prior announced that.
providing sufficient number came
forward. the institution she represent
ed in LONDON would be pleased To con-
duet classes in the SaIce subject during
the ensuing months. This finding IN
yor. fCXGale te2mcd with embryo
nurses. ihirstinS for opportunities to
test their n2wiy-acquired knowledge
and to put ii TO practical use. Broken
bones not being an everyday occur
renee. they turned their attentions 10
sound ones: many hours that might
have been spent much more congen-
tally 81 the III. and Whistle being
passed by long suffering husbands in
submitting various parts OF thsir anat
omy 10 he bandagcd AMI put in sp!n;s
to give their better halves tie ECcaS
sary practice.
Old Sam Niiiet was the first to 10
come 4 genuine patient. and l. iinpCd
home early ore afternoon with Il
spraiEed ankle. Mrs. Wiilet was tn
most earnest devotee in the nav cauSa
and received her husband iiguratirC;y
with omen arms and welcomed him
with feryor. stimulated by TN, advent
of the first case of necessity for The
trial of her skill.
With the wounded ankle carefully
banGaged Mr.. Willet was assisted into
the front garden. where, reclining in
comfortable chair. his injured foot
resting on q hassock. he served the
double purpose of advertising his
wifc's skill and creating jealousy
among the other amateur nurses in the
village.
He was inclined to grumble ut 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 acct
dent as fortunate occurrence. 1t
being tic period of the year during
which the evenings We're long and
balny. Mr.. Willct sat III the garden
and held receptions of numerous
friends coming to inquire after his
hurt and TO cheer his loneliness.
1T must be tryin' for you To ave to
sit 50 quiet all day. Sam.' said Joe
Rog rs. who. living next door 10 Mr..
Wil.et. lad had his feelings somewhat
severely tried II the sight Of that PEI
sonage enjoying IN carly morning pipe
and Il daily paper.
Yen get used 10 it, answered sam.
Il did feel it ard at first. hut the rests
nice. after the ard work I've done:
but il pulls you down bit"
You're lookin' we'll" remarked an
other. in CHEEKY voice. "Gettn' quite
far. You arc"
''Lool: ut the nursing I've 'ad'' re.
sponG4d Sam. why. l couldn't ave
had been better locked after il III
been in q 'ospital."
Mrs. Willet smiled proudly. ard
glanced with an expression of triumph
who were present.
III get You you: tonic" SHE said
sOlicitiously. ''You mustn't talk too
much. or we shall ave you gnin' back
again. and you're gettin' on nicely
now"
Il NJ this three times day said
Wiiictt. heamin=ly. as his wife re-
turned. Its 10 keep strength up: It's
wonderful 'Ow il sustairs one. Puts
yOu all in Il glow" he added. as he
tool: = draught and put the tumbler
down empty.
When shall you be about again.
Sam" inquired Joe whose face during
the above incident had been Il study.
i don't know" replied that worthy.
gingerly moving his injured foot OH the
cushion. 1T doesn't do to 'urry these
things: there's rothin' like gettin'
properly cured while you're about it,
Spra:ns is awkward things
Mrs. Willet interposed II this poini
:nd insisted on the invalid returnin.
indoors. so the party broke w, Joa
Rogers AMI others adjourning to The
Pi- and Whistle TO discuss the advan-
tages Of wife who Understands and
takes practical interest i'll the gentle
arr al nursing. Two days later Joe
Ro@ * fell Il victim. his right knee
giving away altogether. rendering
walking evidently painful and dam
gerons undertaking. Mrs. Rogers. full
Of the new responsibility now resting
sron Ler. sought an Interview with
IRIS. Willcf. ana the two went off to-
c:hcr 10 hold consultation oyer the
blurred and apparently suffering Joe.
sinli!ar treatment bcin. meicd out Ia
he rev invalid. the two convorsed
imtanly over The hedge that divided
he gardens. comparing symptoms and