Smyrna times., 1882-11-22
Furnishing the Shoemaker,

himself, but he expected other people
o do the correct thing-at least by
lin. The story of how he once ad-
a grim lesson on punctual-
ty is thus told:
\ shoemaker in Dublin had great
lesire TO work for Dean Swift. He
was recommended by James Swing.
the banker. and Mr.. Siccan. mcr-
chant. The Dean gave him an order
for a pair Of boots, adding:
When shall have them?'
"On Saturday next" replied the
Il have no appointments" said the
Dean, nor would l have you disap
point others: set your own time, and
keep to it
Il thank your Reverence, said
Bamerick for that was his name. i
desire no longer than Saturday cen.
when you will be sure to have them
without fail.
They parted. The boots were fin
ished at the time; but, through the
hurry OF the business. Mr.. Bamerick
forgot to carry them home till Monday
evening. When the Dean drew the
boots on, and found them to his mind.
he said
Mr.. Bamerick, you have answered
to the commands Of your friends, bat
you have disappointed me, for l was to
have been at Sir Arthur AxhOson'S in
the county of Armagh, on this day"
Indeed. and indeed, sir, said BAN
erick. " the boots were finished at til,
time, but l forgot to send them home.
The Dean gave him one of his stern
looks, and, after pause, asked him /
he understood gardening as well a
boot-maiing. Bamerick answered:
No. sir; but l have seen some yer.
fine gardens in England"
Come" said the Dean. in a goo'
humored tone, will show you som
improvements / have made in tn
deanery garden"
They walked through the garden t
the further end, when the Dean starte
as if recollecting something.
Il must step in said he. Sta
here till come back"
Then heran out ofthe garden. locke
: the door. and put the key in his poci
ct.
Bamerick walked about till it gre
| dark. and, not seeing the Dean, he
: last ventured to follow him, but four
the door locked. He knocked al
I called several times. to no purpos
r He perceived himself confined betwe,
high walls, the night dark and cold.
Il the month of March. However, he h;
t not the least suspicion of his being i
tentionally confined.
n The deanery servants went to b
n at the usual hour, and the Dean !
mained in his study until , O'Clock
1. the morning. He then went into t
hall. and drew the charge out Of
re blunderbuss and other firearms, tn
N returned and rang his bell. He "
Immediately attended by one of
ID servants.
20 Robert said he, Il have be
much disturbed by a noise in the e
" den. fear some robbers have enter
to Get me a lantern, and call up Sa'
ne del+."
Then the Dean took the lantern a
il stayed by the arms until the men ca
to up.
Arm yourself" said he, and
ife low me"
to- He led them into the garden, VIII
ed the light soon attracted poor Bameri
who came running up to them. II
eet his approach, the Dean roared out !:
NJ 4" There is the robber. Shoot hin
Saunders presented, and Banner
it. terrified to death, fell on his kf
lch and begged his life. The Dean /
the lantern up to the mans face
a gravely said:
IAN Mercy on US, Mr.. Bamerick!
came you here?'
nav Sir said Bamerick, don't
ind remember you left me here last e
ing?'
no "Oho. friend,' said the Dean
eep see. l neglected you-as you did
boots"
the After some refreshment the
the shoemaker was sent home with a
IL. son on the prompt keeping of prom
which he never forgot.