Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-03

from Montana" He could no longer check the impatient question, which came out so suddenly that the attor- neys laughed irresistibly, Brewster joining them an instant later. They laid before him half dozen telegrams, responses from bankers, lawyers and mine operators in Montana. These messages established beyond doubt the extent of James T. Sedgwick's wealth. It was reported to be even greater than shown by the actual figures.
 And what does Mir. Jones say?" de- manded Montgomery.
 His reply resembles a press dis patch. He .has tried to make himself thoroughly clear, and if there is any thing left unsaid it is past our com prehension. I am sorry to inform you, though, that he has paid the telegraph charges" said Mir. Grant, smiling broadly.
 "Is he rational about it?" asked Montgomery nervously.
 Mir. Grant gave his partner a quick, significant glance and then drew from his desk the voluminous telegram from Swearengen Jones. It was as follows:
 Oct. 2 Grant & Ripley, Yucatan Building. New
 York:
 am to be sole referee in this matter. You are retained as my agents, heir to report to me through you weekly. One desire of uncle was to forestall grand fathers bequest. I shall respect that de- sire. Enforce terms rigidly. He was my best friend and trusted me with disposi- tion of all this money. Shall attend to 1t sacredly. Heir must get rid of money left to him in given time. Out of respect to memory of uncle he must take no one into his confidence. Don't want world to think s. was fool. He wasn't. Here are rules I want him to work under: 1. No reckless gambling. ?. No idiotic board of trade speculation. 3. No endowments 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 sungy. I hate stingy man, and 50 did J. T. s. 5. No more than ordinary dissi. patton. I hate saint. So did J. T. S. And both of us sowed an oat or two. 6. No excessive donations to charity If he gives as other millionaires do I'll let 1t go at that. Don't believe charity should be spoiled by indulgence It Is not easy to spend million, and won't be unrea- sonable with him. Let him spend 1t freely. but not foolishly. and get his moneys worth out of 1t. If he does that I'll con- slider him 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. If 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 off Luck to him. Will write you more fully. 8. JONES.
 Write more fully" echoed Mont gomery. ''What can there be left to write about:"
 "He is explicit" said the attorney, "but it is best to know all the condi- lions before you decide. Have you made up your mind?' s7 a
 Brewster sat silent for a long time, staring hard at the floor. A great struggle was going on in his mind.
 Its gamble, and big one," he said at last. squaring his shoulders. but I'll take it. I don't want to ap- pear dsloyal to my grandfather, but | I think that even he would advise me 10 accept. Yes, you may write Mir. Jones that accept the chance"
 The attorneys complimented him or his nerve and wished him, success Brewster turned. with a srnile. ,,
 "Tll begin by askiilS What, you Inln& | l reasonable fee for an attorney in | l case of this kind. I hope you will let for me-"
 You don't want to spend 1t all in l lump, da you:' asked Mir. Grant, smiling We can hardly act as coun. 'el for both you end Mir. Jones'
 But I must have lawyer, and the will limits the number of my conf lants. What am I to do!"
 "We will consult MT. Jones tn re. gard to the question. It ts not regular, Tou see, but I apprehend no legal elf. lculties. We cannot accept fees from both sides, however" said Mir. Grant.
 But I want attorneys who are will. ng to help me. It won't be help if -ou decline to accept my money"
 "We'll resort to arbitration" laughed Ripley. sse
 Before night Montgomery Brewster began a career that would have tartled the world had the facts been With true loyalty to the Lit le Sons of the Rich. he asked his friends to dinner and opened their yes
 "Champagne.' cried Harrison as hey were seated at table. q can't the last time I had cham, ,agne"
 Naturally" laughed Subway Smith. You couldn't remember anything aft r that"
 As the dinner progressed Brewster explained that he intended to double lis fortune within a year. I'm go- ng to have some fun, too" he said, and you boys are to help me"
 Hopper Harrison was employed as of affairs" Elon Gard Ter as financial secretary. Joe Bragdon IS private secretary. Subway Smith IS counsel. and there were places in jew for the other members.
 q want the smartest apartment you an find. Nopper," he commanded. Don't stop at expense. Have Pettin- yill redecorate it from top to bottom. Jet the best servants you can find. I'm going to live. Hopper. and hang be consequences"
 CHAPTER VI.
 FORTNIGHT later Montgomery