Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-12-15
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X the holdup at the club, but he
D did not relate all the details
49, one of the listeners was q new
public commissioner who was aggres-
sive in his efforts at reform. Accord
mgly Brewster was summoned to head
quarters the next morning for the pur-
pose of looking over the suspects"
that had been brought in. Almost the
first man that he espied was Il rough
looking fellow whose identity could not
be mistaken. 1t was Bill.
"IIello. Bill" called Monty gayly
Bill ground his teeth for second, but
his eyes had such an appeal in them
that Monty relented.
You know this fellow. Mr.. Brew
ster?' demanded the captain quickly
Bill looked utterly helpless
know ISlE" questioned Monty in
surprise. "Of course do. captain"
He was picked up late last night
and detained because he would give no
account of his actions"
WAS it as bad as that Bill?" asked
Brewster, with n smile. Bill mumbled
something and assumed look of def
ance. Montys attitude puzzled him
sorely. He hardly breathed for an in
slant and gulped perceptibly.
Pass Bill. captain. He was with me
last night just before my money was
taken, and he couldn't possibly have
robbed me without my knowledge
Wait for me outside, Bill | want to
talk to you. I'm quite sure neither of
the thieves is mere, captain" concluded
Brewster after Bill had obeyed the or
der to step out of the line.
Outside the door the puzzled crook
met Brewster who shook him warmly
by the hand.
You're peach" whispered Bill
gratefully, What did you do it for
misterT'
Because you were kind enough not
to cut my shirt"
Say, you're all right, that's what
Would you mind haVin' drink with
me: It's your money, but the drink
won't be any the worse for that. We
bowed most of it already, but here's
what's left" Bill handed Monty a roll
of bills.
I'D "a kept it if you'd made a
fight" he continued, but it amt square
to keep it now"
Brewster refused the money, but
took back his watch.
Keep it, Bill" he said. you need it
more than do. It's enough to set you
up in some other trade. Why not try
itT'
~ will try, boss" And Bill was so
profuse in his thanks that Monty had
difficulty in getting away AS he
climbed into n cab he heard Bill say
Il will try, boss, and. say, if ever can
do anything for you jes' put me mex.
I'm mex you all de time"
He gave the driver the name of his
club, but as he was passing the Wal
dorf he remembered that he had sew
eral things to say to Mrs. Dan. The
order was changed, and few mo-
ments later he was received in Mrs.
Dams very special den. She wore
something soft and graceful in laven-
der, something that was light and
wavy and evanescent and made you
"HhNh 40 NhdhSiiS SIutlOhs. 1Ouly
looked down at her with the feeling
that she made very effective picture.
you are looking pretty tit this
morning. my lady" he said by way Of
preamble. How well everything plays
up to you!"
And you are unusually courtly,
Monty" she smiled. HAS the world
treated you so generously of Later"
IT is treating me generously enough
just now to make up for anything"
and he looked at her. do you know,
Mrs. Dan, that 1t Is borne In upon me
now and then that there are things that
are quite worth whle2"
"Oh. II you come to that" she an
swered lightly, everything is worth
while. For you. Monty. life is certain