Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-08-12
EMMONS COUNTY RECORD
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that it would not
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.e in an emergency. de-
ii not to begin my stay with pro-
test against any habits of the house
or occurrences in it. In the night I
was awakened out of sound sleep
with an idea that had been disturbed
by noises, but nothing could hear
sustained it, and went to sleep again.
was up early, dressed and found
that my door had been unbolted. L
and had difficulty il finding one, so
ingeniously had it been concealed. The
knob seemed part of the decoration
of the panel, and the bolt was Of thin
steel. found it only by finding the
socket into which it could be shot.
The rain had stopped, and although
the woods were dripping, there was. a
glorious, radiant sunlight. The effect
was exhilaratiag. It worked spiritual
change. Man, said the morning, was
made to be happy.
Exulting IN pleasant emotions, let
myself out of the main door and re-
joiced in the beauty of the place and
the moment. 1 took a short walk
across the lawn toward the woods.
A gardener asked me if were the new
doctor and said if had leisure during
the day he wished 1 would come to
the cottage beyond the gardens. His
infant had a cough.
entered. Jed was the first person I
saw, and to my establishment he was
not only civil but pleasant and candid.
did you have fair night, doctOF?"
he asked. Sometimes first night in
a new place is disturbed, and Cwe
you apologies. We have had here oc-
casion at times for locking doors ON
the outside as well as on the inside.
and last night I forgot myself and
threw the bolt Of your door. am oe-
casienally in liquor, and last night I
had touch too much"
I smiled at his candor and said
something jokingly in comment. .
"A servant can't be blamed. doctor,
for that" he said, IF his master leads
him into it. We have coffee before
breakfast. I'll serve you anywhere.
The morning papers are in the library.
There's porch off it with a good
view. It's my favorite spot of morn
Ing. recommend that you have your
coffee there"
His friendlfness was amusing. but I
found his suggestion good, and being
fond of coffee, enjoyed it with q. half.
hour Of magnificent view and a cigar:
cite. The morning was odorous after
the rain. - !,
The house was charming struc-
tural disorder Of Us and. wings,
porches and balconies 1t was very
old, and one could see where different
generations had contributed to its;
growth. The walls were backgrounds
for hollyhocks; or support for climbing
roses or ivy. It had plenty Of sun
light, but dense white oak woods came
close up.
held myself in readiness to attend
my patient at his convenience, but it
was ten o'clock before was sum.
moned. Mr.. Sidney was pleasant and
animated.
1--WE must arrive at schedule" I
suggested. "This is Nttle too late in
the day to satisfy DR.. Brownell's ideas
Of what my duties are.~
"But, my dear doctor" he said, II
do not wake until nine. I need my
sleep. I do not go to sleep until one"
81 should advise carly hours" I said.
"Of course you would, but you must
remember that you are dealing with
maa, at the end Of his life, trying to
make the most of It. liketo remain
awake late"
'AThen you, must,~ said- II shall
consider it settled to- see you at ten"
"And, hope, sometimes, to. sit up
with me until one. DO, you Ike chess?"
Il never played" IN ~
| Luckily. Jed does,. just well enough
to interest me and have me beat him.
Do you like wine7~
"A young.doctor does NOT drink
LUCKILY, Jed does. It is a great
satisfaction. to have sonas one whom
you can beat at chess ard whom you