Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-12-28

Scotchman, whose ship was travelling
with a Hight cargo, and he was not
theipfore %7e to taking on a tow.
But the tbsIght of salvage mad caused
him TO ask 4 high price for the service,
and Monty after a futile attempt ut
bargaining. had agreed. The price was
$4,000, and the young man believed
more than ever that everything was
ruled by a wise Providence, WAC hal
not deserted him. His guests We're
heartsick when they heard the figure,
but were as happy as Monty at the
prospect of reaching land again.
The Glencoe made several stops be-
fore Southampton was finally reached
on the 2Sth of August. but when the
English coast was sighted every one
was too eager TO go ashore To be-
grudg1 the extra day. Dan DeMiile
asked the entire party to become his
guests for a weeks shooting TIP in
Scotland. but Monty yetoeG the plan
in the most decided manner.
1--WE sail for New York on the fast
est boat" said Monty and hurried off
" ltesAl lht NhiiiAiSH AAh bOON LIE l1A
ty. The first boat was to sail on the
30th, and he could only secure accom-
modations for twelve of his guests.
The rest were obliged 10 follow IA week
later. This was readily agreed 10, and
Bragdon was left TO see to the neces-
sary repairs on the Filter and ar
range for her h2neward voyage. Mon
ty gave Bragdon $4,000 for this pur-
pose and extracted a solemn promise
that the entire amount would be used.
But it won't cost half Of this" pro
tested Bragdon.
"You will have to give these people a
good time during the week, and-well,
you have promised that | shall never
see another penny Of it. Some day
you'n know why / do this" And Mon
ty felt easier when his friend agreed to
abide by his wishes.
He discharged the Filters crew,
with five months pay and the reward
promised on the night of Peggy's res
cue, which was productive of touching
emotions. Captain Perry and his Off
GERS never forgot the farewell of the
prodigal, nor could they hide the re
greet that marked their weather beaten
faces.
Plans to dispose of his household
goods and the balance of his cash in
the short time that would be left after
he arrived in New York occupied Mon
tvs attention, and most men would
have given up the scheme as hopeless.
But be did not despair. He was still
game, and he prepared for the final
plunge with grim determination.
There should have been a claase in
Jones' conditions about weather per-
mitting.' " he said to himself. "a ship
wrecked mariner should not be expect
ed to spend a million dollars"
The division of the party for the two
sailings was tactfully arranged by
Mars. DeMille. The Valentines chap
erened the second table," as Subway
Smith called those who were to take
the later boat, and she herself looked
after the first lot. Peggy Gray and
Monty Brewster We're in the Deliille
party. The three days In England were
marked by unparalleled extravaganza
on Monty's part. One of the local ho-
tells was subsidized for a week, al
though the party only stayed for lunch
con, and the Cecil In London was a
gamer by several thousand dollars for
the brief stop there. Ii was a care
worn little band that took Monty's spe-
cial train fer Southampton and en-
barhed two days later. The rest cure
that followed was welcome to all of
them, and Brewster was especially
glad that his race was almost run.
Swiftly and steadily the liner cut
down the leagues that separated her
from New York. Fair weather and
| fair cheer marked her course, and the
soft, baimy nights were Nke seasons Of
fairyland. Monty was c~herlshing In
| his heart the hope inspired by Peggy's
action on the night Of the storm. Some
how 1t brought a small ray Of light t.
bis clouded understanding. and he
found JOY In keeping the fame alive re
ligiously II somewhat doubtfully. His
Eyes followed her constantly, search
ing for the encouragement that th<
very blindness Of love had hidden from
him. forever tormentlng himself witt
fears and hopes and fears again. Hel
happiness and vivacity puzzled him
He was often annoyed; he was now and
then seriously mystined.
-Four days out from New York. thel
three days, then two days, and thez
Brewnter began to feel ne beRinnin,