The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1905-09-01

c>~A -" "hdt l:iNc III heard
from MontanaF He could 30 longer
check the impatient question. which
came out so suddenly that the attor-
neys laughed irrcsistibly. Brewster
Joining them an instant later. They
laid before him a half dozen kilograms
responses from bankers, lawyers and
mine operators in Montana. These
messages established beyond doubt the
extent OF James 7. Sedgwicks wealth.
1t was reported to be even greater
than shown by the actual figures.
And what does Mr.. Jones say?" de-
manded Montgomery.
Ills reply resembles press dis
patch. He has tried to make himself
thoroughly clear, and II there is any-
thing left unsaid 1t is past our COM
prchcnsion. I am sorry to inform you.
though. that he has paid the telegraph
charges said Mr.. Grant, smiling
broadly.
"Is he rational about it?" asked
Montgomery nervously.
Dir. Grant gave his partner Il quick.
significant glance and then drew from
his desk the voluminous telegram from
Swearengen Jones. 1t was as follows:
Oct. 2
Grant & Ripley. Yucatan Building, New
York:
I am to be sole referee in this matter
You are retained as my agents heir to
report to me through you weekly. One
ocsire or uncle was to forestall grand
Iathcrs beQuest. I shall respect that de-
sire. sire. enforce terms rIgidly. He was my
pest friend ana trusted me with di,nosi
ton OF all this money. Shall attend to IL
sacredly. Heir must get rid Of money left
", srt, xl,~~N N..A
memory Of Uncle he must take no one
into his confidence. Don't want world to
think s. was n fool. lie wasn't. Here are
rules 1 want him to work under: l. No
reckless gambling. 2. No idiotic board OF
trade speculation. 3. No cndowments to
institutions Of any character. because
their memory would be an invisible asset
4. No indiscriminate giving away of
funds. BY that I don't mean him to be
stingy. hate n stingy man. and SO did
]. T. S. s. No more than ordinary dssi-
patton hate saint. So did J. T. s.
And both OF us sowed an oat or two G. No
excessive donations to charity. II he
gives as othor millionaires do I'll let it
go at that. Don't believe charity should
be spoiled by indulgence. 1t Is not easy
to spend million. and 1 won't be unrea-
Sonable with him. Let him spend II freely
but not foolishly. and get his moneys
worth out Of II. II he does that I'll con-
slider him n good business man. regard
1t foolish to tip waiter more than dollar,
and car porter does not deserve over five
He does not earn more than one II heir
wants to try for this big stake he'd bet
ter begin quick. because he might slip UP
If he waits until day OF Judgment. It's less
than year OF. Luck to him. Will write
you more fully. S. JONES
Write more fully!' echoed Mont
gomery. what can there be left to
write about?'
ale is explicit" said the attorney,
''but it Is best to know all the condi-
tions before you decide. Have you
made up your mind?"
Brewster sat silent for long time
staring hard at the floor. A great
struggle was going on in his mind.
It's n gamble, and big one" he
said at last, squaring his shoulders
"but I'll take it. don't want to ap-
pear disloyal to my grandfather, but
think that even he would advise me
to accept. Yes, you may write Mr..
Jones that 1 accept the chance
The attorneys complimented him on
his nerve and wished him success
Brewster turned, with a smile
"I'll begin by asking what you think
a reasonable fee for an attorney In
case Of this kind 1 hope you viii!
act for me-"
You don't want to spend it all in
lump, do your asked Mr.. Grant,
smiling. "We can hardly act as coun-
sci for both you and Mr.. jones'
"But 1 must have a lawyer, and the
will limits the number of my conf
dants. What am to do!'
Eve will consult Mr.. Jones in re-
gard to the question. 1t Is not regular,
you see, but 1 apprehend no legal diff
ficulties. We cannot accept fees from
both sides, however" said Mr.. Grant.
but 1 want attorneys who are Will
Ing to help me. 1t won't be a help If
you decline to accept my money"
well resort to arbitration" laughed
Ripley.
Before night Montgomery Brewster
began career that would have
startled the world had the facts been
known. With true loyalty to the Lit
tie Sons of the Rich, he asked his
friends to dinner and opened their
eyes.
"Champagne!' cried Harrison as
they were seated at table. II can't
remember the last time / had cham
pagne."
Naturally" laughed Subway Smith.
You couldn't remember anything art
er that"
AS the dinner progressed Brewster
explained that he intended to double
his fortune within year I'm 60
ing to have some fun, too," he said,
land you boys are to help me-"
hopper Harrison was employed as
superintendent of affairs" Elon Gard
ner rs financial secretary, Joe Bragdon
as private secretary, Subway Smith
as counsel, and there were places in
view for the other members.
II want the smartest apartment you
can find, Nopper," he commanded.
':Don't stop at expense. Have Pettin-