CHAPTER XVIII. 

THE EXHIBITION DRILL. 

Seth Bartlett ceased to be an "amateur fireman" when he was admitted to the probationary class, even though he had not received an appointment, and, therefore this narrative was concluded, or should have been, with an account of the "blow-out" designed and arranged by Dan Roberts. 

In case some of the readers care to know how Ninety-four's kid prospered, however, a brief account of his doings up to the day when he was honored even above any member of his own particular company, shall be given. 

First, however, let it be said that Dan Roberts and Bill Dean did not abandon the idea of going to school. 

On the night after the very pleasing entertainment on Chatham Street they set out with Seth, and from that time until the Third-Avenue store was a reality, they were in regular attendance. 

Even after having engaged in what Dan called "real business," the partners continued their pursuit of knowledge by going to school on alternate nights. 

Jip Collins gave good proof that he had reformed by attending closely to his work, and on the day when Messrs. Roberts & Dean purchased the establishment from the gentleman who did not believe in working, he was hired as clerk at wages to be proportionate with the sales. 

Sam Barney disappeared on the day of the "blow-out," and was not seen by his former acquaintances for nearly eight months, when he suddenly showed himself once more, and announced that he was "partners with a city detective." 
Who didn't give on on the thought of attending school?
 Dan Roberts and Bill Dean did not abandon the idea of going to school. 