Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-01


rectiOn of the fire, another said she
was III the house. Meanwhile Sher-
man had been making certain invest1-
cations on his own account Having
looked at the trem ding dumb crea-
,ureS blanketed ana tethered under
some trees near the brook, he returned
to the buildings one Of the stable
men was sadly contemplating the car
riage house and wishing he could save
ii.
IF | had the hose out Of the stable"
lie muttered, Il think it could be done"
"How do you meanY' asked Sher-
man.
"Why, the water is running in the
carriage house, and there's no end to
it. but the long hose is kept in the sta
/ DIe'
Whereabouts asked Sherman ca
gerly.
The man pointed to corner of the
building, which was modern.
"Just in that room, sir, on the ground
floor. But no one could get through
: the smoke
Sherman made a dash for the car
riage house, filed pail with water,
soaked blanket and drew it over his
head and shoulders.
stand at the window" he ordered,
land III pass it out to you"
"But you. sirE'
'If | can't do it. I'll come back"
The next minute Sherman had dis
appeared III the stable Goor. ana Eos
ter. the stableman. haStcned to bring
| helpers to the task Of saving the car
riage house Sherman found his prog
ress blocked by closed door, and
while he felt and fun led for the han
die it was suddenly opened from with
in and Miss DinSmore. III her blue silk
dinner dress. stood before him.
"Great Scottp' he cried. You here?"
eyes. / came for Spot" She drew
aside the long train of her skirt and
showed him tiny dog wrapped in the
| folds "He is all right so far, but how
get out? | can't get a window open,
and the smoke rushes in when l try
the door,"
Keep COOL" said Sherman, amazed
| at the girls courage "I'll get q win
dow open. | came for this hose"
He glanced at the long rubber pipe
hanging on the walls and then set to
work at the window.
How did you know Spot was hereY'
he asked as he moved about more to
distract her attention than from curl
osity.
Il first called him In the house; then
l remembered that he had habit Of
| running down here to play with the
stable dogs. You see what it is, Spot,
20 seek evil companions. Mr.. Sherman,
l can help you with that heavy hose.
1t is we'll to be muscular"
She stepped out OF her skirt as she
spoke, left Spot in it, carefully covered,
and assisted Sherman TO bring the end
, of the hose TO the window. Several
men outside were waiting, and, the
hose being drawn to the ground. Sher-
man dropped Spot into some ones
arms and then helped Miss Dinsmore
to fresh air and safety.
at was lucky for you," he remarked,
chat the fire was burning away from
that particular corner"
"Why, l felt sure of being able to
open a window in that room. Suppose
you had not had the courage to come
for the hoseY'
Every often one portion of q house
or building will be left intact" said
Sherman, avoiding her eyes and glanc-
ing at the men, who were now drench-
ing the roof of the carriage house.
Shouts and cries OF welcome soon an
nounced the arrival of the fire COM
pany. The ruins of the stable were
left to their fate, and the saving of
, the carriage house became the main
object OF the energetic workers. Ev-
; cry one declared that success was due
to the fact that the stable hose had
been put to use at critical moment,
and Sherman became the hero OF the
| hour. The worst being realized and
over, the Pelhams remembered that
| their guests must be somewhat hun
CRY. A cold repast was served, and
then a crowd Of laughing people IN
| dertook to restore order out of the
surrounding chaos. The furniture had
| been carried out and placed anywhere
/ beyond reach of the expected flames.
"It looks like an auction at Hilo's,"
remarked Mrs. Pelham. Does any one
remember where my wraps were de-
posted? There is my wardrobe, but
| 1t is empty"
"I would not mind getting into one
of Them" said Miss DinsmOre. Il be-
gin to feel cold. Spot Is shivering. l
| think I'll search for a coat"
Suppose you women 60 back to the
4 -
over, and Wen lug in the properties as
| fast as possible said Pelham.
"Why can't we have a dance frstp
suggested Sherman. Just bring in the
piano and play turn about. The rooms
are too full for dancing when all these
treasures are in place. The ball will
warm us better than anything else"
81 guess by the time we get these ar
| ticIes inside we won't feel very COOL"
! cold Ransom dI,vIU