Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-11-17

York Indeed one of them had re-
marked, "A man is known by the
street that's named after him." and as
he was new member they called him
Subway.
The most popular man in the com
pany was young Monty Brewster. lie
was tall and straight an smooth
shaVen. People called him clean look
ing" Older women were interested in
him because his father and mother had
made a romantic runaway match,
which was the talk of the town in the
seventies. and had never been forgiven
Worldly women were interested in him
because he was the only grandson of
Edwin Peter Brewster. who was many
times IL millionaire and Monty was
fairly certain to he his heir, barring an
absentminded gift to charity Younger
women were interested for "A much
more obvious and simple rcason-thcy
liked him Men also took to Monty be
| cause he was n good sportsman, n man
among men. because he had decent
respect for himself and no great aver
sion to work
His father and mother had both died
while he was still child, and as if to
make up for his long "reminiscences the
grandfather had taken the boy to his
own house and had cared for him with
what he called affection. After college
and some months on the continent
however, Monty had preferred to be
independent Old Mr. Brewster had
found him Il place in the hauE. hut be
You'd this ana occasioQdi dinners Mon
~ asked for and received NO favor
1t was Il question of work. and hard
work and small pay. He lived On his
/ salary because he had TO. but he did
/ not resent his grandfathcr'S attitude.
He was better satisfied to spend his
weakly salary" as he called it. in his
own way than TO earn more by dining
seven nights week with AN old man
who had forgotten he was ever young
1t was less wearing. lie said
/ Among the Little Sons of the Rich
birthdays were always occasions for
! feasting. The table was covered with
! dishes sent up from the French res
! taurant III the basement The chairs
were pushed back. cigarettes were
lighted. men had their knees crossed.
Then Pettingill got up
"Gentlemcll." he began. we are here
to celebrate the twcnty-fifth birthday
of Mr. Montgomery brewster. | ask
/ you all to join me in drinking 30 his
long life and happiness
mo heel taps" same one shouted.
brewster. Brewster all called at
once
For he's jolly good fellow,
For he jolly good fellow
The sudden ringing of an electric bell
cut off this flow of sentiment. and SO
unusual was the interruption that the
ten members Strengthened up as if
jerlled into position by a string.
The police some one suggested
All faces were turned toward the door
A waiter stood there, uncertain whether
to turn the knob or push the bolt.
Nuisance" said Richard Van Win
kle. II want to hear Brewster's
speech
speech. Speech Echoed every
where. Men settled into their places.
MIR. Montgomery Brewster" Pettin-
gill introduced.
Again the hell rang-loud and long.
"Re-enforccnents. I'll bet there's a
patrol in the street" remarked Oliver
Harrison
IF it's only the police, let them in"
said Pettingill. Il thought il was Il
creditor"
The waiter opened the door
he announced.
as she pretty. WAITER called Me
Cloud.
''He says he il Ellis. from your grand
fathers. sir
MY compliments to Ellis and ask him
10 Inform my grandfather that it's aft
err banking hours I'll see him in the
morning" said Mr., Brewster, who had
Redeemed under the iests of his com
panions.
Grandpa doesn't want his Monty
20 stay out after dark" chuckled Sub
way Smith.
1T was most Thoughtful of the old
gentleman To have the man call for
you with the perambulator." shouted
Pettingil above the laughter. Tell
him you've already had your bottle"
added McCloud
Waiter, tell Ellis I'm too busy to
be seen commanded Brewster, ana as
Fills Went down in the elevator roar
followed him.
Nov for Brewster's speech Brew
ster."
Monty rose.
'Gentlemen. you seem to have for
gotten for the moment that ! am TWEEN.
ty-fve years old this day and that your
remarks have been childish and wholly
unbecommg the dignity Of my age.
That lave arrived ut period of dis
erection Is evident from my choice of
friends; that | am entitled TO your re-
spect is evident from my grindfather's
notorious wealth. You haYA done me