Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-23

every day, under those three pine trees
which you see In the distance, little, old
man walks to and fro, and says to himself:
How glad am that no one knows am
called Zeierle.' Go to him, and when you
have told him his name he must tell you
how to become rich.'
The bird then few to its nest, and Hans
hsstened to the three.pines, and hid behind
some bushes. He had not long to wait; for
In few moments the dwarf appeared, and
as he walked to and fro, he repeated: "How
glad am that no one knows that my name
is Zeierle."
After watching the little man curiouslv
for some time, Hans stepped forth and said:
GOOD morning, my friend, whatc beautiful
day it is."
GOOD. morning, I" replied the dwarf, "how
came you here?"
"I am out for walk" said Hans, ''and
thought this lovely spot
well, since you are here" said the
dwarf, 'you must guess my name, and as
special favor shall allow you three trials"
Hans appeared to think fol a moment,
and then ne asked: "Are you called Cas-
per?''
''No, no." replied the dwarf, laughing
heartily, ''you must guess better than that
If you would know nv name"
After seeming to think more intently than
before Hans said: perhaps your name is
Carl"
At this the little man laughed louder than
ever, and in his glee jumped over a small
pine tree.
Then" said Hans, "you must be called
Zeierle.'
The dwarf was struck dumb with aston
ishment. He gazed wonderingly at the boy,
then taking his cane he ordered Hans to fol-
low him. For several hours they walked
through rough forest paths unknown to
Hans, and finally they came to a large rock,
on which the dwarf knocked with his cane
Immediately tiny door opened, and they
entered long, dark hall, so narrow that
Hans had to bend his head to keep from
striking 1t against the rocky ceiling. At
the end of this hall was another door, lead
ing into large room, which was so bright
that that Hans was almost blinded by the
dazzling light which shone from wall and
ceiling. This room was filled with little
dwarfs, who, when they had bowed respect
fully to Zeierle, cried: Our master has
brought us a new cook"
w hat do they mean by saying that ?"
asked Hans, who began to feel little timid
IL the presence of SO many strangers II
know nothing about cooking"
But you will soon learn" said friendly
dwarf, who stood near, land l shall now
show you where you are to begin your
work"
He then led the way into a great kitchen.
Along the wall stood dozens of stoves and
ovens of all sizes, and before each Hans
was delighted TO see a boy, like himself
wearing large white apron, and white
cap, busy over the stove. The dwarf now
opened the doors of the different ovens and
showed Hans what was being cooked. There
were ducks and chickens roasting. cakes
and pies baking, all kinds of preserves
stewing, and all smelt so good that Hans
became very hungry. The dwarf led him
TO table, covered with a snow-whlte cloth,
and placed before him good meal. While
the boy was eating the dwarf said: "You
will soon learn to cook, for 1 shall teach
you, and all The others will help. If you
work faithfully, and learn rapidly, you will
soon be able to return home, and to take
plenty for your mother and sister"
Hans put on the cap and apron, and set
to work with will. He listened carefully
TO all the instructions, and in a short time
became so sklllful that he was called the
best COOK IN the kitchen. As the davs went
by Hans thought often of his mother and
sister, and, finally, grew so homesick that
he was very unhappy. One dav Zeierle
came into the kitchen and said to Hans.
"You have now served your time. Take off
your apron, the cap you may keep in re-
msmbrance of US, and follow me"
Hans shouted for joy, and followed the
dwarf into a dark cave. Here was bap
piled upon bag, and all were filed with
silver and gold.
Take as much as you can carry in YOUR
pockets" said Zeierle, that will be your
reward"
"Hurrah," cried Hans, as he busily filled
his pockets, now We can buy a house.
mother need not work any more, and little
sister will not have to gather wood in the
cold wiater. Thank you thousand times,
Inv good friend
The dwarf smiled kindly, and after tell
ing Hans to be good and honest, he led him
to ihe entrance OF the cave. Bans bounded
through the narrow opening; but when he
had gone short distance he stood still a