The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1906-11-30

eyes. | came for Spot" She drew
aside the long train of her skirt and
showed him tiny dog wrapped in the
folds. 'IIe is all right so far, but how
get out? cant get Il window open,
and the smoke rushes in when l try
the door
keep COOL" said Sherman. amazed
at the girls courage. III get a win
dow open. came for this hose"
lie glanced at the long rubber pipe
hanging on the walls and then set to
work at the window.
How did you know Spot was here?"
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 a habit of
running down here to play with the
stable dogs You see what it is, Spot.
TO 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.
1T was lucky for you" he remarked.
that the fire was burning away from
that particular corner
why, | felt sure of being able to
open window in that room. Suppose
you had not had the courage to come
for the hoSe!"
"Vrry often one portion of house
or building viii he 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 Il 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
gry. 4 cold repast was served, and
then ii crowd Of laughing people un-
dertook to restore order out Of the
surrounding chaos The furniture had
been carried ont and placed anywhere
beyond reach of the expected flames.
1T looks like an auction at Iiilos."
remarked Mrs Pelham Does any one
remember where my wraps were de-
posted: There Is my wardrobe, but
1t is empty"
81 would not mind getting into one
of then." said Miss Dinsmore. Il be-
gin to feel cold Spot is shivering.
think I'll search for coat"
Suppose you women go back to the
house. feel sure that all danger is
over, and Wen lug in the properties as
taSt as pOSStDie, Sulu Sillihi.
why can't we have a dance first|
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 lis better than anything else
81 guess by the time we get these ar
ticles inside we won't feel very cool"
said Benson dryly.
"TH hire some of the townspeople to
put them back" said Pelham. Let us
have the bail"
"Yes. indeed agreed Mrs. Pelham.
"All the neighbors who came to help
will enjoy It. and we will have jolly
Thanksgiving day in spite of the fire."
The dance proved to he great sue
cess. The fire company people enjoyed
il from the doorways and windows, the
cook emptied the larder in his efforts
to feed the mob. and few intelligent
workers replaced the furniture in the
upper rooms and halls.
Toward midnight some professional
musicians arrive. c1 the scene.
Provisions arrived clso. the OdOrs Of
cooking were in the air and hot sup