New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-29

been condemned TO such suffering: 70 the expia-
ton of former life passed in luxurious orgiesf
The ragpicker soon returned, bringing piece Of
bread and piece of sugar. The turned and
showed his teeth like old piano keys. But although
it his breakfast time, he had no more strength
in his mouth than in his legs. she gave him the
sugar. He took it if to obige her, but dropped it
again, and the same with the bread.
"Ah ! mon Dieui What shall dof" said the rag
picker. She thought no more of her cart. She was
full of anxiety for her friend Pierrot. Pierrot y
she cried again. Two great tears came to her eyes,
She took his head in her arms and kissed him like
n child. The caress did what nothing else could DO.
The ass reused himself and prayed as in his best
days. | feared 1t was only his swan-song. ! sp-
preached and said to the woman, You seem to be
in trouble"
"Oh," she said, crying eff you knew how love
this beast. ! saved him from the butchers four
years ago. In those days ! had only hod have
raised seven children with my hook. The father is
gone and one other, and my eldest daughter was
taken away fortnight ago My worst grief was
that had to take one to the FoundliDgs-l had
eleven in al-four of them died at the breast. It's
no use you can't have good milk when you work
in the streets all night This little donkey has been
my consolation. He was better company than my
husband. He never got drunk. and never beat me-
and | never beat him. Did |, PierrotV
The poor little beast appeared to share in the con-
versaion. He half raised his ears and assented
One Of my friends passed by and asked me what
doing. 81 am making new friend ale
may be witty, but he is not handsome" :" find HIM
admirable, and would like to you in his place
He has been ont since midnight. Here, you want to
help me in a work of charityi' with all my
heart"
VERY well. Let us buy this ass and put him on
the retired list. This good woman will take care of
him." The ragpicker looked at MS severely fearing
were laughing at her. But when she saw the
shine of the Louis-d'or, she smiled. GLOW much
did Picrrot costp "ren francs" well you go
back to the abattoir and buy another ass, and take
good care of this one" gave my card TO the woman
and said goodby to her and the donkey. The miracle
was complete. The ass started of in high spirits,
the woman pushing the cart from behind.
That evening the poor woman came To me in tears.
| understood at once. "Ah, Sir, he is gomez Poor
Pierro." YES Sir we got to st. Oucn one way or
another But when he came in sight of our hut he
fell on his knees tried to raise him. but this time
il was all over. Ny children running and cry
ing. They talked to him and kissed him. lie looked
at them 80 sadly as 10 break hearts i tell yon,
there are lots of people in the world not worth half
20 much rs poor Pcrrot. Think Of it, he wanted to
die at home after finishing his days work" Like
soldier who dies after firing his last cartridge.
The ragpickrr opened her hand, and | saw the
money had given her in the morning. Here are
your hundred francs, Sir"
do not know whether most admired her or the
donkey-the ass who did his duty to death. or the
woman more delicate than our charity
ARsENE IIoUssAYE.