The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1905-11-03
CHAPTER NNVH.

tuhate young man. Subway Smith wa.
Ior hanging him to the yardarm, ant
the denunciation Of the others was s,
ueclslve that Reggie sought refuge IL
the chart house. But the atmospher,
had been materially cleared, and tho
leaders of the mutiny were in n posi
ton to go into executive session and
consider the matter. The women wait
GU Oh deck While the meeting lasted
ihey were unanimous in the opinior
that the affair had been badly man
aged
They should have offered to STAY by
the ship provided Monty would LET Mr.
DcMllle manage the cruise" said Miss
valentine. THAT would have been II
concession, and at the same time II
would have put the cruise on an eco
nomical basis"
In other words, you will accent q
mans invitation to dinner If he will
allow you to order it and invite the
other guests" said Peggy, who was
quick to defend Monty.
wei, that would be better than
helping to cat UP every bit of food he
possesseI.' But Miss Valentine al.
ways avoided argument when she
could and gave this as a parting thrust
before she walked away.
There must be something more
tian Ec know about in Monty's ex-
travaglncc," said Mrs. Dan. "IIe isn't
the kind of man to sQuantler his last
penny without having something left
to show fo: it. There must be method
in his madness"
"Hc has done It for us" said Peggy.
lie has devoted himself all along to
giving us good time, and now we are
showing our gratitude"
Irthor discussion was prevented ky
tho appcara lcc Of the conspiring COM
mittcc. and the whole company was
SUNNI oneu to hear DeMiiics repurI us
chairman.
I'VE have found solution of our
Gificuities,' he began. And his man
ncr was 50 jubilant that every one be.
came hopeful. "It ,-.I-sp,1 1ttc, Dut
/ think it viii be effective. Monty has
given us the privilege of leaving the
yacht at amy port where we can take
II steamer to NcW l9".;. Now, my
suggestion is that we SG.rct the most
convenient place for all OF us, and
obviously there is nothing quite so con-
vcnicnt as EoSton.'
Dan DcMi.lc. you arc quite foolish"
Cr,cl his wife. "Who ever conceived
such ridiculous idCa:"
"CaDtAm Perry has his instructions"
continued DeAlillc. turning to The cap
tain. ''Arc we not acting along the
lines marked ont by Brewster him
self"
"I will sail for Boston if You say the
word" said the thoughtful captain.
"But he is sure to countcrmand such
IN order"
.IIc wont be able 10. caDtnin.' cried
subway Smith, who had for some t.nc
been eager to join in the conversation.
This is n genuine, dyed in the wool
nutiny. and we expect to carry ont
the original plan. which was 10 PCT
Mr.. brewster in irons until we are
safe from "!l opposition"
He is my friend, Mr.. Smith. and Il:
least it is r2y duty to protect him from
any indiSnity," said the captain sti.lly
You mal:e for Boston, my dear cap
tain. ANA wen 90 tic rest" said De
Mile. MIR. Brewster can't counter
mand your orders unless he secs you
in person. Wen see to 1t that he has
no chance TO talk to you until we are
in sight of Boston harbor."
The captain looked doubtful ant
shook his head as he walked away
At heart he was with the mutncerS
and his mind was made up to assist
them us lopg rs it was possible to dt
so without violating his obligations tt
Brewster. He felt guilty, however, il
surrcptitiously giving the order to cleal
for Boston at daybrcak. The chief Off
GERS were let into the secret, but th'
sailors were kept in darkness regard
ing the destination of the Filter.
Montgomery Brewster; guests were
immensely pleased with the scheme, al
though they were dubious about th
outcome. Mrs. Dan regretted her has
ty comment on the plan and enterct
into the plot with eagerness. In nc
cordancc with plans decided upon b.
the mutinecrs, Monty's stateroom doc
was guarded through the night by tw
of the men. The next morning as Ii
emerged from his room he was met b.
Subway Smith and Dan DeMille.
"Good morning." was his greeting
CLOVIS the weather today?"
Bully" answered DeMille. "By tn
way, you are going to have breakfas
In your room, old man."
Brewster unsuspectingly led the wa
into his stateroom, the two following.
whats the mystery?' he demanded
"Wc've been deputized to do som
very nasty tI7ork," said Subway as h
turned the key in the door. 1--WE az
here to tell you what port we hav
chosen"
"It's awfully good of you to tell me
"Yes, isn't 1t? But we have studie
up on the chivalrous treatment of pri
oners. We have decided on Boston,"