The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-03-09
/ ing beside the cart, straight down the

and ornamented by the inanlmate
forms Of three murdered Kittens
4 Mr.. Jack gasped, but he intended to
finish his work of charity now that ne
had begun it. And, with varied re-
suits, new experiences to him, the
young athlete emptied five barrels.
On the sixth pavement he found none.
What an ashman's duty was he did
not know, but he had his invalids IN
terests at stake, and must do his BEST
for him, so he descended the areaWay
and rang the bell. In a moment gil
in Il mob cap, a big apron, and rubber
gloves, opened the door.
Beg pardon, 1 am sure. said Jack.
bowling, but do you Wish Your ASH
barrel empted?' s
He spoke in the most elegant man
ner. but he was covered with ashes as
with a garment; his mustache was
whitened. his hands begrimed. cindel's
adhered to his hair and his face was
dirty. -
The maid before him was not quite
free from marks of Kitchen labor. 1t
was Emily, who had been, washing
the pots and kettles for the first time
in her life. ,.~-. -
What beautiful manner he has
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reduced circumstances
And she smiled upon him:
You are the-the ash gentleman,
suppose"' she Queried.
81 call in that capacity sad Jack.
~Ihen if it is not too much trouble
the ash can stands in this little place
under the front steps, said Emily.
mo trouble Whatever said Jack,
diving into the place indicated; I'll
bring it back when it is emptied.'
You are too kind,'' said Emily, I'M
ware of the pot black on her chin.
mot at ALL" said Jack of the Cind-
ers, and they bowed as if they were
dancing the lanciers. "a se.-.- =
In a moment Jack had dumped the
ashes, and returned with the can.
He was greeted by a great puff OF
smoke, and Emily, blushing and cough
ing, came out into the area for air. ~
Beg pardon said Jack; :'but the
house is not on fre?'' .
Il hope not" said Emily: ''the fire
went out, and I'm trying to lxindle it.,
but it smokes so.'' ~
Perhaps it is the dampcr," said
Jack, "1'H look, if you don't mind
II shall be GRATEFUL gasped Emily.
1T is the damper," said Jack; land
these things in the ovens; now if I
may have a bit of paper and some
wOod?"
He found them himself, made fire,
opened the windows, and waited until
the smoke vanished from the kitchen,
and then shut the windows.
What wonderful ashman," Emily
thought
What an elegant girl to cook, ~
Jack said to himself.
1T is so kind of YOU said Emily; $50
stupid of me. But / did not know
about the hampers; I never made a
fire before, but the servants have
| taken French leave"
"Oh!' said Jack. to himself THE
young lady of the house doing amateur
known it. And she thinks me the
ashman,7 and he sighed Good day.
he said, bowling. S. -...@... +
Before Emily could reply head was
thrust ia at the window-that Of the
original aShman. - D.
AN here you air. STRIP he said.
"An,' sure, the medicine the doctor did
| be givin me has made me q new man.
an I'm forever obliged. And sorry /
am you've spoiled the fine clothes you
have on ye- And you'll find your
boy-suckle in the doctors shop. I've
trounced the rascal that was goin' off
wild it, to jelly. I'll drive down. sir
and never forget your kindness May
you be mayor of New York VET
"Oh, you are welcome" said Jack
and now Emily was staring at him.
! Not the ashman!'' she was saying
under hersbreath, and Jack, laughing
answered her glance.
My first ash cart, as this was youl
first fire. he said. THE driver was
| i'll, and I took his place It has been
great fun though rather dirty work
May l introduce myself?"
He took a card from his pocket and
presented it.
II am Miss Montgomery said
! Emily; and l think my father must
know yours very well, if you are Mr.
William Spinner's son. They are in
the same business"
So it proved. For special occasions
who can say what the etiquette may
be! Emily said to herself that il
would be simply humane to help this
martyr to his kindly sympathies .ou1
of his coat Of ashes, and sent him tt
her brothers room to find clothes
brush and wash basin. r..
w licl1 ue lacC LEI again she wore
neither mob-cap nor apron, but was
attired in a pretty morning dress. ani
her hair curled bewitchingly on hel
forehead.
And, since this was the son of bel
fathers old friend, it seemed but hos
pitable to ask him to lunch. Mamma
would not be at home, she was quite
alone. 1t was awfully improper-bu
this latter point never occurred tt
Emily, nor to Jack, and these tw<
were both young and liked swee
things. and Jack declared that he
had never had SO delightful lunch be
fore.
1t was rOmance-whieh is ditferen
from a tiirtation-that little episode
and 1t always remained in the memory
OF those two young people as thu
sweetest moment of their lives =
When her mother returned, Emil,
wore cap, apron and gloves. The
high tea was ready, and all the worl
accomplished, after a fashion, and tn,
girl looked so pretty, SO happy.
Cooking must agree with YOU Mrs
| MONTGOMERY said :A r.. I'LL. .5.z