Rensselaer Republican, Volume 19, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 June 1887 — An Excess of Politeness. [ARTICLE]

An Excess of Politeness.

A correspondent of the Philadelphia Re ord tells how a polite physician says good-afternoon to a Mexican senora who thinks she is ill enough to have his professional advice. Here is the dialogue: “Madam! (this by the bedside) I am at your service.” “Mil gracias, Senor Doctor.” “Madame! (this at the foot of the bed) know me for your most humble servant.” “(food-morning, Senor Doctor, amigo mio.” “Madame! (here he stoops besides table) I kiss your feet." “Senor Doctor, I kiss your hand.” “Madame! (this near the door) my poor house and all in it, myself, though useless, and all that I have are yours.” “Mil gracias, Senor Doctor.” He turns around and opens the door, again turning as he does so, saying, “Adios, madame! Your most humble servant.” “Adios, Doctor, amigo mio,” He goes out, partly closes the door, but reopens it to put in his head and fire a parting shot: “Adios, madame! at your service.”