Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-12

way in which Monty was squandering his fortune she stood out the one de fender of his rights until the end and then admitted fearfully to Mrs De Mile that she had been quite unrea- sonable" in doing so.
 Alone in her stateroom after signing the arrangement she wondered what he would think of her. She owed him so much that she at least should have stood by him. She felt that he would be conscious ot this. How could she have turned against him? He would not understand of course he would never understand. And he would hate others. It was all wretched mud dle, and she could not see her way out of it.
 Monty found his guests very difficult. They listened to his plans with but lit tie interest, and he could not but see that they were uncomfortable. The situation was new to their experience, and they were under a strain. "They nope around like a lot of pouting boys and girls" he growled to himself But it's the North cape now in spite of ev- erything. I don't care if the whole crowd deserts me My mind is made up''
 Try as he would, he could not see Peggy alone. He had much that he wanted to say to her, and he hungered for the consolation ber approval would bring him, but she clung to Pettingill with a tenacity that was discouraging. The old feeling of jealousy that was connected with Como again disturbed him.
 ''She thinks that I am hopeless, brainless idiot" he said to himself. And I don't blame her either"
 Just before nightfall he noticed that his friends were assembling in the bow. AS he started to join the group Subway Smith and DeMille advanced to meet him. Some of the others were smiling a little sheepishly, but the two men were pictures of solemnity and de- cision
 Monty" said DeMille steadily, i've have been conspiring against you and have decided that we sail for New York tomorrow morning."
 Brewster stopped short, and the eX- pression on his face was one they nev- CT could forget Bewilderment, uncer- tainty and pain succeeded each other like flashes of light Not word was spoken for several seconds. The red of humiliation slowly mounted to his cheeks, while in his eyes wayered the look of one who has been hiihted down.
 You have decided?' he asked liSe- lessly. and more than one heart went out in pity to him.
 ''We hated to do it. Monty, but for your own sake there was no other way" said Subway Smith quickly. ''We took vote, and there wasn't a dissenting voice"
 Tt is plain case of mutiny, take it" said Monty, utterly alone and heartsck.
 ''It isn't necessary to tell why we have taken this step" said DeMille. Tt is heartbreaking to oppose you at this stage of the game. You've been the best ever and"-
 Cut that cried Monty, and his con fidence in himself was fast returning 'This is no time to throw bouquets"
 We like you. Brewster" MT. Val entine came to the Chairman's assist ance because the others had looked at him so appealingly. We like you so well that we cant take the responsi- bility for your extravagance. It would disgrace US all.'
 That side of the matter was never mentioned" cried Peggy indignantly and then added, with a catch in her voice. We thought only of you"
 T appreciate your motives, and I am grateful to you" said Monty. T am more sorry than I can tell you that the cruise must end in this way, but 1. too. have decided. The yacht will take you tn some point where you can catch a steamer to New York shall secure passage for the entire party. and very soon you will be at home. Captain Perry. will you oblige me by making at once for any port that my gpests may agree upon:" He was turning away deliberately when Sub way Smith detained him.
 What do you mean by getting a steamer to New York? Isn't the Fit ter good enough?" he asked.
 The Filter Is not going to New York just now" answered Brewster firmly. notwithstanding your ultima tum. She is going to take me to the North cape"
 CHAPTER XVII.
 "H VOW will you be goOd?' cried
 Reggie VanderpOol 10 DeMille
 as Monty went down the com
 \ ' psnionway. The remark was precisely what was needed. for the pent up feelings of the entire company were now poured forth upon the unfor- tunate-yOung man. Subway Smith was for hanging him to the yardarrn. and the denunciation of the others Eas so decisive that Reggie sought refuge in the chart house But the atmosphere had been materially cleared. and the leaders of the mUtiny were in a posi- ton to go into executive session and consider the matter. The women wait ed on deck while the meeting lasted They were unanimous in the opinion that the affair had been badly man aged.
 They should have offered to stay by the ship provided Monty would let Nr.