The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-11-29

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II win sail FOR Boston II you say the
I word" said the thoughtful captain.
but he is sure to countermand such
an order"
ole won't be able to, captolnr cried
subway smith, who had for some time
been eager 10 join in the conversation.
This is genuine. dyed in the wool
mutlny. and we expect to carry out
the original plan. which was tc put
Mr. Brewster in irons until we are
safe from all opposition"
"IIe IS my friend. Mr.. Smith, and at
fsast It is my duty to protect him from
any indignity," said the captnin stilly.
"You make for Boston. my dear cap
tain. and wen do the rest" said Dc.
Mile Mr.. Brewster can't counter
mand your orders unless be sees YOU
in person. Wen see TO It that he has
no chance to talk to you until we are
in sight OF Boston harbor"
The captain looked doubtful aud
shook bis head as he walked away
at heart be was with the muhneers.
and his mind was made uE TO assist
them as long as 1t was possible 10 do
so without violating his obligations to
Brewster lie felt guilty. however, in
surreptitlousis giving the order to clear
for Boston at daybreak. The chief off
GERS We're let into the secret. but the
sailors were kept IN darkness regard
ing the destination Of The Filter
Montgomery nrewsters guests were
immensely pleased with the scheme, al-
though they We're dubious about the
outcome. Mrs. Dan regretted her has.
~ comment on the plan and entered
into the plot with eagerness. IN ac-
cordance with plans decided upon by
the mutincers, Mony's stateroom door
was guarded through tie night by two
Of the men. The next morning as he
emerged from his room he was met by
Subway Smith aud Dan DeNille.
"Good morning, was his greeting
"IIow's the weather iodayW
Bully answered DeMHle. "By the
way, you are going 10 Saye breakfast
Ia your room. old man"
Brewster unsuspectingly led the way
into his stateroom. The two following
Whats the mystery ?" he demanded
We've been depuiized 70 do some
very nasty work. said subway as he
turned the key in the door. I'VE are
here TO tell you what port we have
chosen"
ats awfully good OF you 20 tell me.
"Yes, isn't it2 But we have studied
up on the chlvalrous treatment Of pris-
oners. We have decided on Boston
rs there a Boston on this side OF the
waterw asked Monty IN mild surprise.
mo: there is only one Boston in the
universe, SO far as we know 1t isa
large body OF intellect surrounded by
the rest Of the world
sWhat are YOU talking about7 You
don't mean Boston. Nass.4' cried Mon
~, leaplng 10 his feet
"Precisel1 That's the port for Us,
and you told us to choose fer our-
selves" said Smith.
"Wen, ! woht have Il, thats auw
exclaimed Brewster Indignantly. Cap
tain Perry takes orders from me and
from no one else
"He already has his ORDERS said De
Mile smiling mysteriously.
sIll see about that Brewster
sprang to the door 1t was locked,
and the key was in Subway smiths
pocket With an impatient exclama-
tion he turned and pressed an electric
button.
1T won't ring. Monty explained
subway The wire has been cut.
Now, be cool for minute or two and
wen talk II over"
Brewster stormed for five minutes,
the delegation sitting calmly by
smiling with exasperating coundeace.
At last he calmed down and in terms
/ Of reason demanded an explanation.
He was given TO understand that the
yacht would sail for Boston ana th&t
he would be kept a prisoner for the
! entire voyage unless be submitted 20
the VIII OF the majority
Brewster listened darkly 10 the proc.
lamatlon He saw that they had gain
ed the upper band boy a clever ruse and
that only strategy on hls part could
outwit them. II was out Of the Ques
ton for him 10 submit to them now
that the controversy had assumed the
dignity OF a struggle.
But you viii he reasonable, won'i
your said DeMille anxiously.
Il intend 10 fight 1t out TO the bitter
end, said Brewster, his eyes flashing
AT present / am your prisoner. but I
Is q long way to Boston
For three days and two nighs the
Filter steamed westward into "a, At
laniic, with her temporary owner lock
ed IN his stateroOm. The c0nhnemen
was irksome. but he rather liked thl
sensation Of being Interested In some
thing besides money He frequently
laughed 10 himself over the absurdltl
OF the situation. His enemies wer'
friends, trIe and devoted; his iailer
We're relentless. but shey were consid
crate The original order that be shoal
be guarded by one man was violate,
on the first day. There Were time
when bis guard numbesed az least ten
persons ana some OF them served tei
and begged him 10 listen 10 reason.
1T i difficult not 10 listen. be SAX
hercely "lts like holding a man dow
and then asking him 70 be qaiet. Bu
my time IS coming"
Revenge win be bis" exclaime
AIRS Dan tragcaily.
"You might have your term shorter
ca ou account Of good conduct II yo
would only behave suggested peeg!
+ whose reserve was beginning 90 softer
& PLEASE be good and give iu.'
! IL haven't been happier during "a