The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-06-17
THE PROFESSORS DISCOVERY

Professor Snaith entered the dining
room with shining eyes and a beam
Ing smile; he seemed at peace with
himself and all the world. His wife,
who had already taken her seat at
the table. looked at him In surprise.
why, Alfredi" she exclaimed. you
look as happy as a boy. What has
happened to your"
Margaret" announced her hus-
band, Il have made a discovery which
viii revolutionize the practice OF sur
gerry"
Now what do you know about
surgery, AlfredT' asked his wife quiz
zicaliy. 1T will be like your per-
petual motion machine. which was
going to run for eyer-only you forgot
to provide a method Of starting it,
Il own, Matilda. that you have
hum-logic on your side In regard to
that-ha-matter," answered the pro
fessor, looking at his wife benignantly
over his spectacles. But In this case
/ have actually tested my invention
upon myself, not once. but many
times"
"Well. don't forget your soup. Al
fred" answered Matilda Snaith. aAnd
after dinner Is over you shall tell me
all about it.R
1T is already a most remarkable
discovery, my DEAR" began the pro-
fesscr. when the meal was ended. at
Is nothing less than a new anesthetic.
have discovered a method Of induc-
ing artificial anesthesia by an entirely
harmless component prepared by the
trituration and-ha-chemical prepa-
ration Of a drupe. or rather-hum-
berry, which / have discovered grow
ing. I'm certain waste places"
Matilda Snaith listened with In
creasing enthusiasm to her husbands
exposition Of his discovery. In spite
Of tendency to the discovery OF the
commonplace, and an absent-minded-
ness which was nothing short Of phe-
nomenal, Alfred Snaith, In his lonely
bungalow situated at the edge Of the
Maine forests. had really given the
world some astonishing discoveries
Now that he had turned his attention
to introducing an improved method
of anesthesia she was sure that he
had really discovered something
which would make bis name remem-
bered by a grateful posterity.
During the next few days Profes-
sor Snaith remained secluded In his
laboratory.
my dear" he announced one morn
ing. "Dr. Rupert Griggs, the famous
surgeon. Is to pay US q visit tomor,
row morning"
Dostor Griggs was scheduled to ar
rive on the IL o'clock train the next
morning. When the hired man had
harnessed the pony to the buggy Ma
tflda Snaith knocked at her husbands
door.
Are you coming. AlfredT she
called but there was no answer.
Dear Alfred" she mused He is
so absorbed In his work-weIl, III
drive down to meet Doctor Griggs
alone. He will understandable knows
Alfred"
And, pIcturing her clever husband
absorbed In his work. so that he waa
unconscious OF all external stimuli,
she drove down TO the station, and
drove back an hour later. with the
learned Doctor Grfggs at her side-a
tall, spare man with a black. bushy
beard, his six feet Of longitude with
difficulty slowed away I'm the vehicle.
They got out Of the buggy, entered
the house, and ascended the stairs.
Outside her husbands door Matilda
Snaith paused frresoIute-
at "a hard TO arouse him, doctor.
when he is engaged In his work" sha
said. Perhaps you had better knock
your knuckles are stronger"
Doctor Griggs stepped forward and
beat a tattoo upon the door, It's /
professor" he called. ~Openl Open,
sayi Snaithl Snaithi Snaithf"
perhaps he has met with an &C
cfdent." said Mrs. Snaith uneasily
-Oh, IL he has taken too much OF
the anestheticI We must arouse
himg
Doaor GrigEs sent the door nyinl
inward
Professor snaith lay unconscious
upon the fc~g.
Doctor Griggs stopped over the un
conscious man. He was breathing
stentoriously. Beside him lay an
empty vial. Doctor Griggs picked II
up and shifted at It Then be turned
| 10 the lady. smiling
mot dead. but sleeping" he said
softly. Madam. your distinguished
husband has Invented blackberry