Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-29

At the first note Clnders stood up on his
hind legs. at the second he took his first
step forward.
At the beginning OF the fourth bar the
waltz began; and by this time the rosy
checked children had lost all interest in the
doll over the way, and we're all shouting
and calling "Mamma |" and the cook and
chambermald had made their appearance at
tho area gate.
The march aud waltz having been gone
through with twice, Cinders stood on his
head-"shure," said the cook, II couldn't
do IL better myselr'-tumbled quickly 10
his feet again, nodded nffably once to the
right, onco TO the leit, and once 10 the front
of him, aud held out his right paw.
"Hes the clivcrest basic ever 1 seen,"
said the chambcrmald, $50 he Is r. and she
threw i've cent piece in Carls old hal !;
and, al the same moment the window was
opened, and out flew a perfect shower OF
pennies, while the little girl across the
way kept shouting, "Come here, ragged
little boyi Come here, funny doggie oh,
phy don't you como hereP'
Aud making his best bow 10 his first aud
ience, Carl went over to the dolls house,
aud was received by the whole family, in-
Guiding grandpa and grandma, with great
delight and laughter, and was rewarded at
the end of his entertainment with much
applause, three oranges, and new ton
cent stamp.
That afternoon Cinders earned one dol
lar and three cents for his little master; !;
aud can't describe 10 you the joy that
reigned in that small bare room when Carl,
in honor Of his debut AS "Monseer Carlos
Ky" brought 10, aud spread out on news
paper on the floor, a wonderful feast Real
loaf OF bread, bought al the bakers, bottle
Of sarsaparills at the grocer's, aud peanuts,
apples, aud a hunk OF some extraordinary
candy from the old woman who kept a
stand at the corner, aud who had started
Carl az n.wsboy. She also received her
twenty-five cents again, with five cents adj
dod 10y way OF interest.
"Wby didn't they look when they see
me a-ordeiin' things, and payin' for 'em
on the. spot !" said "Monseer," with honest
pride, as lie carved the loaf with an Old
jack knife.
As for CInders, no meatess bone, but half
a pound of delicious liver, did that remark
able d0g.rccoive, aud more kisses on Ia $
cold, back noAo Than he knew what TO do
with.
Afler.lhai, as the weather grew finer and
finer, and tho ;days longer, Carl and his
dog wandered farther and farther, and
earned moro and more money Oycry day,
until the little sisters rejoiced in new shoes,
hats and dresses. ,and.the buusekeeper had
splendid basket-not very large, OF course
with handle thatl any basket could be
proud Of, and actually did go 10 market
fair and square, ,.and no make believe about
it.
And Carl presented himself with brand
new suit OF clothes from the second hand
shop next door, including shoes that were
made for each other. aud hat with a brim.
By-and-by the cherries room was ex-
changed for pleasanter one; and the sto-
rv of the fair. haired Head....of the Family,
and the fortune he found in the oshes, took
wings, and returned TO him laden with
blessings.
And five years from that bleak March
morning, Wneu OluuOTs IoOheu up 81 pledu'
ingly in the boys face, Carl found himself
a clerk in the counting-room of gener-
ous, kind hearted merchant.
"A boy who worked so hard and so pa
tienly to take care of his little sisters"
this gentleman said to his wife, land who
was ready TO share his Acanty meals with a
vagrant dog, must lie good boy, and good
boys make good men,"
And Tony aud Lena, both grown TO he
bright, healthy, merry girls, befrended ry
many good women, were going TO school,
taking care OF tho house, earning little
in odd moments by helping the scamstress
who lived un the floor below, and still
looking up with love and respect TO the
Head OF the Family.
Cinders, petted and beloved 10y all, per-
formed in public no more, but spent most
OF his time lying 10y the fire in winter, aud
on the doorstep in summer, waiting and
listening for the step of his master.
So you see Carl was all right.
He did find his fortune among the ashes
But would IL have proved fortune had
he been a cruel, selfish, hard-hearted boy
All! that's the question: Vide AWGk'
| for December.