The Pulaskian., 1920-08-19

 closed the door I thought I heard an- other sound than that of the clicking of the latch. I had. It was the throw ing of a bolt on the outside: Jed had locked me in. l made sure of this by trying the door. It could not be opened. Here was an astonishing sit uation for first night in place. My impulse was to make noise and ask for an explanation, but on second thought I did not. My room was on the second floor, and saw, looking out of the window, that It would not be impossible to make a descent on the outside in an emergency. de- cfded not to begin my stay with q pro- test against any habits of the house or occurrences in it. In the night l was awakened out of a sound sleep with an idea that had been disturbed by noises, but nothing I could hear sustained it, and I went to sleep again.
 was up early, dressed and found that my door had been unbolted. 1 examined the outside of It for a bolt and had difficulty i1 finding one, so ingeniously had it been concealed. The knob seemed a part of the decoration of the panel, and the bolt was of thin steel. I found 1t only by finding the socket into which it could be shot.
 The rain had stopped, and although the woods were dripping, there was glorious, radiant sunlight. The effect was exhilarati7g It worked q spiritual change. Man, said the morning, was made to be happy.
 Exulting in pleasant emotions, l let myself out of the main door and re- joiced in the beauty of the place and the moment. I took a short walk across the lawn toward the woods. X gardener asked me if 1 were the new doctor and said if I had leisure during the day he wished I would come to the cottage beyond the gardens. His infant had q cough.
 The house was astir when I re- entered. Jed was the first person l saw, and to my astonishment he was not only civil but pleasant and candid.
 Did you have a fair night, doetorP
 
 q new place is disturbed, and I owe 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 forgot myself and threw the bolt of your door. am oc- casionally-i in liquor. and last night 1 had touch too much"
 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 1t. We have coffee before breakfast. I'll serve you anywhere. The morning papers are in the library. There's porch off 1t with q good view. It's my fayorite spot of a morn- ing. I recommend that you have your coffee there"
 His friendliness was amusing, but I found his suggestion good, and being fond of coffee. enjoyed 1t with half hour of magnificent view and q cigar cite. The morning was odorous after the rain.
 The house was charming struc- tural disorder of Us and wings, porches and balconies. It was very old, and one could see where different generations had contributed to it's growth. The walls were backgrounds for hollyhocks or support for climbing roses or ivy. It had plenty of sum- 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 I was sum- moned Mir. Sidney was pleasant and animated.
 "Nye must arrive at schedule" suggested. This is little too late In the day to satisfy pr. Brownells ideas of what my duties are"
 But, my dear doctor" he said, T do not wake until nine. I need my sleep. do not go to sleep until one."
 'I should advise early hours" said. "Of course you would. but you must remember that you are dealing with man, at the end of his life, trying to make the most of it. like to remain awake late."
 "Then you must" I said. "I shall consider it settled to see you at ten" 7"
 And, I hope. sometimes to sit up with me until one. Do you like chess?"
 "I never played"
 Luckily. Jed does. Just well enough to interest me and have me beat him. Do you like wine?"
 "A young doctor does not drink"
 Luckily. Jed does It is great satisfaction to have some one whom you can beat at chess and whom you can see enjoying wine. Doctor, ! have yielded to my friend Brownell's de- mand for constant attention, but as you can see, there will not be great deal for q physician to do. I eat we'll. sleep we'll, and so long as my sensa- tions are pleasant want to live. They are nor always pleasant, but mostly