Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-06

out he remembered to his cOnsterna- ton, that the favors purchased for the Spanish ball would be entirely inap- propriate for the French one. He wir. ed Brewster at once of this misfortune and was astonished at the nonchalance of his reply. But, then. Monty always was good sort" he thought, with glow of affection. The new plan was more costly than the old. for 1t was no simple matter to build Versailles suit at Sherry's.
 Pettingill was no imitator, but he created an effect which was superbly in keeping with the period he had chosen Against it the rich costumes, with their accompaniment of wigs and powdered hair, shone out resplendent With great difficulty the artist had se- cured for Monty costume in white satin and gold brocade which might | once have adorned the person of Louis himself. It made him feel like popin- jay. and it was with infinite relief that he took it off an hour or so after dawn. He knew that things had gone we'll, that even Mrs. Dan was satis- fled, but the whole affair made him heartsick Behind the compliments lavished upon him he detected. note of irony which revealed the laughter that went on behind his back. He had not realized how much it would hurt "For 2 cents," he thought, ''I'd give up the game and be satisfied with what's left.' But he reflected that such a course would offer no chance to redeem himself. Once again he took up the challenge and determined to win out. Then he thought exultant ly, "I'll make them feel this bit
 He longed for the time when he could take his few friends with him and sail away to the Mediterranean to escape the eyes and tongues of New York. Impatiently he urged Harrison to complete the arrangements so that they could start at once. But Harri. sons face was not untroubled when he made his report. All the prelimi. nary details had been perfected. He had taken the Filter for four months. and 1t was being overhauled and put into condition for the voyage It had been Browns special pride but at his death it went to heirs who were ready and eager to rent 1t to the highest bidder. It would not have been easy to find a handsomer yacht in New York waters. A picked crew of fifty men were under command of Captain Abner Perry. The steward was a famous manager and could be relied upon to stock the larder in princely fashion. The boat would be in readiness. to sail by the 10th of April.
 q think you are going in too heavily, Monty" protested Harrison, twisting his fingers nervously. q can't for my life figure how you can get out for less than a fortune if we do everything you have in mind. Wouldn't it be better to pull up a bit? This looks like sheer madness. You won't have dollar, Monty-honestly you won't"
 Its not in me to save money, Mop, per, but if you can pull out few dol. lars for yourself I shall not object"
 You told me that once before, Mon. ty," said Harrison as he walked to the window. When he- resolutely turned back again to Brewster his face was white, but there was look of deter. imitation around the mouth.
 "Afonty. I've got to give up this job" he said huskily. Brewster looked up quickly.
 'wnat oo you mean, Nopperr-
 i've got to leave. that's all." said Harrison, standing stiff and straight and looking over Brewster's head.
 Good Lord, Nopper. I can't have that. You must not desert the ship. What's the matter, old chap? Yos're as white as a ghost. What is it?' Mon- ty was standing now. and his hands were CT Harrison's shoulders, but be- fore the intensity of his look his friends eyes fell helplessly.
 ''The truth is, Monty, I've taken some of your money, and I've lost it. That's the reason I-I can't stay on. I have betrayed your confidence"
 Tell me about it." and Monty was perhaps more uncomfortable than his friend "T don't understand"
 You believed too much in me, Mon- ty. You see. thought was doing you a favor. You were spending so much and getting nothing in return. and thought I saw chance to help you out It went wrong. that's all. and before I could let go of the stock S60.00O of your money had gone. I can't replace it yet. But God knows didn't mean to steal"
 Its all right, Hopper. I see that you thought you were helping me. The moneys gone. and that ends 1t. Don't take it so hard. old boy"
 T knew you'd act this way. but 1t doesn't help matters. Some day may be able to pay back the money took, and I'm goieg to work until I do"
 Brewster protested that he had no use for the money and begged him to retain the position of trust he had held. But Harrison had too much self re- spect to care b be confronted daily with the man he had wronged. Gradu- ally Monty realized that Hopper was pursuing the most manly course open to him and gave up the effort to dis suade him. He insisted upon leaving New York. as there was no opportu- nity to redeem himself in the metropo- lis