A Noval Prescription.

Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 114, 9 April 1884, Page 4

A Noval Prescription.

The following diologue is said to have taken place between Detective OBfrien and one of two men whom the detec- ( tive arrested m a domicile m Wharf-. stieet, on Saturday, on a charge of stealing* <ioat« from the Star and Garter hotels, writes the North Otago Times ; Accused, seeing the detective put m an apperance, shut himself up m a room. Detective, with a .sharp kuock at the door, •' Open this door and come oiit ; I want to see yon," Accused : "I cannot I am sick." Detective: "I am sorry; perhaps I can prescribe for you." The detective felt his pulse, and ledhimoutof the room,saying; "You are nut a hopeless case ; you require some exercise. Come for a walk with me," and they walked. Accused : " Where are you taking hie to ?" Detective : "To my dispensary" — and took him to the lock-up. Accused : »• What do I get here V* The detective felt his pulse again, and, on turning up on of his patient's sleeves, discovered some tattoo marks on his arm, by which he identified him as one who had previously served her Majestiy. Shaking his head, he said, " I must consult a practitioner of higher standing about your case." The charge was then explained fully to him, and yesterday Messrs Roberts and Shrimski sat as consulting justices, and presoribed one month each for Ainsworth and his friend Duhij, '.