Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-03-31

finish his work of charity now that he
had begun it. And, with varied results,
new experiences to him, the young ath-
iete emptied five barrels. On the sixth
pavement he found none.
What an ashman's duty was he did not
know, but he had his invalid's interests
at stake, and must do his best for him,
so he descended the areaway and rang
the bell. In a moment girl in a mob
cap, big apron, and rubber gloves,
opened the door.
"Beg pardon, I am sure," said Jack,
bowing, ''but do you wish your ash
barrel emptied2"
He spoke in the most elegant manner,
but he was covered,with ashes as with q
garment; his mnstache was whitened,
lis hands begrimed, ,cinders adhered to
his hair and his face was dirty.
The maiden 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, F"
she thought; "he must be some one in
reduced circumstances.
And she smiled uponthim:
'You are the-the ash gentleman, I
suppose7" she queried.
al call in that capacity, ,"ssaid Jack.
''Then if it is notitoo much trouble,
the ash can stands In this little place
under the front steps," saidtEnily.
"No trouble Whatever" said Jack,
diving into the place indicated; 'I'll
bring it back when it Is emptied."
''You are tcs kind, "szid Emily, an
aware of the pot-blaclS onther chin.
"Not at ALL" said jack of the Gin
ders, and they bowed as yif they were
dancing the lanciers.
sin moment Jack hadi dumped the
ashes, and returned with, the can.
He was greeted with great puff of
smoke, and Emily, blushing and cough
ing, came out into the area fortair.
"Beg PARDON" said Jack; "put the
house is not on fire2"
~ hope not" said Emily; "the fire
went out, and Pm trying to kindle it,
but it smokes so"
ID Luc NldupcT, Sdlu
Jack "I'H look, if you don't mind"
81 shallibe grateful" gasped Emily.
"It is the damper," said Jack, sand
these things in the ovens \ now if may
have bit Of paper and some wood2"
He found them himself, made a fire,
opened the windows and waited until
the smoke vanished from the kitchen,
and then shut the windows.
"What wonderfuh ashman," Emily
thought.
"What an elegant, girl, Ito be cook, F."
Jack said to himself.
.'It is kind of you, "Isaid Emily; $50
stupid of me. But l did not know
about the hampers III nevertmade a fire
before, but the servants g have taken
French leave"
"Oh" said Jack,to himself. "The
young lady of the house doing amateur
kitchen housework. Imight have known
it. And she thinks me the ashman, I"
and he sighed. "Good-day," he said,
bowing.
Before Emily could reply head was
thrust in at the window-that of the
original ashman.
Gan here you air, sira'she said. can,
sure, the medicine the ,doctor did be
givin' me has made meta new man, an
Pm forever obliged. And sorry I am
you've spoiled the fine CLOTHES you have
on ye. And you'll findNyour boy-suckle
in the doctors shop. I've trounced the
rascal that was goin'loff wild it to a
jelly. I'll drive down, sir, and never
forget your kindness, May you be
Mayor OF New York yet"
"Oh, you are welcome" said Jack,
and now Emily was staring at him.
"Not the ashmanAI" she was saying un-
der her breath, andl Jack, laughing, an
swered her glance.
"My first ash-cart, las this was your
first fire" he said. "The driver was ill,
and took his place. Itihas been great
fun, though rather dirty'work. May l
introduce myself9"
He took card from his pocket and
presented it.
"Iam Miss Montgomery" said Emily;
ssaud think my father must knowyours
very we'll, If you are Mr.. WilliamtSpin-
ner's son. They are in the same busi-
ness"
So it proved. For special occasions
who can say what the etiquette may bea
Emily said to herself that it would be
simply humane to help this martyr to his
kindly sympathies out Of his coat Of
ashes, and sent him to her brothers
room to find clothes brush and wash
basin.
When he met her again she wore
neither mob cap nor apron, but was at
tired in pretty morning dress, and her
hair curled bewitchingly on her FORE
head.
And, since this was the son of her
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
this latter point neveroccurred to Emily,