The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1905-08-25
CHAPTER I.
SI1AI Il.
"THE Little Sons of the Rich" were
gathered about the long table
In Pettingllrs studio. There

Ie"h' SohetnlnS III the story OF New
York. Indeed one of them had re-
marked, "a man Is known by the
street that's named after him." and as
he was a new member they called him
Subway.
The most popular man in the com
pany was young Monty Brewster. lie
was tall and straight and smooth
shaven. People called him 'clcan look
Ing" Older women We're Interested in
him because his father and mother had
made 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 a millionaire, and Monty was
fnirlN certain to be his heir, barring an
absentminded gift to charity. Younger
women were interested for much
more obvious, and simple reason-thcy
liked him. Men also took to Monty be.
cause he was good sportsman, a man
sa.se0ng men, because he had a decent
respect for himself and no great aver
sion to work.
His father and mother had both died
Willie lie was still Il child, and as If to
make UP for his long relentlcssncss the
grandfather had taken the boy to his
own house and had cared for him with
what he called affection. After college
ana some months OH the continent,
however, Monty had preferred to be
independent. Old Mr.. Brewster had
found him place in the bank, but be-
yond t!:iS and occasional dinners Mon
~ asked for and received no fayors.
1t was question OF work, and hard
work and small pay. He lived on his
salary because he had to, but lie did
not reScnt his grandfathcr's attitude.
lie was better satisfied to spend his
weakly salary" as lie called it, in his
own way than to earn more by dining
seven nights week with an old man
who had forgotten lie was ever young
1t was less wearing, lie said
Among the Little Sons of the Rich
birthdays were always occasions for
fcasting. The table was covered with
dishes sent UP from the French res
taErInt In the basement. The chairs
were pushed back, cigarettes were
lighted, Elcn had their knees crossed.
Then Pettingill got up.
Gentlemen" he began, 1--WE are here
to celebrate the twcnty-ffth birthday
OF Mr.. Montgomery, Brewster. ask
you all to join me in drinking to his
long life and happiness"
"No heel taps.' same one shouted.
brewster! Brewsterw all called ut
once.
~. = "For he's n iOlly good fellow
For hes n jolly good fellow"
The sudden ringing OF an electric bell
cut off this flow of sentiment. and so
ten members Strengthened up as If
jerlied into position by string.
"rhe police" some one suggested.
All faces were turned toward the door,
4 waiter stool there, uncertain whether
to turn the knob or push the bolt.
"NuiSance" said Richard Van Win
kle. II want to hear Brewstcr's
speech"
Speech! Speech" Echoed every
where Men settled into their places.
"Mr. Montgomery Brewster" Pcttin.
gill introduced.
Again tho bell rang-loud and long.
"Re-enforcements. I'll bet there's a
patrol IN the street" remarked Oliver
Harrison.
IF It's only the police. let them in,"
creditor"
The walter opened the door.
"Somc one to see Mr.. Brewster, sir"
he announced.
'Is she pretty, waiter?" called Nc
Cloud.
"He says he Is Ellis, from your grand
fathers sirw
"My compliments to Ellis and ask him
to inform my grandfather that It's aft
er banking hours. I'll see him In the
morning" said Mr.. Brewster, who had
reddened under the jests Of his COM
paniOns.
Grandpa doesn't want his Monty
to 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
Pettlngill above the laughter. "Tell
him you've already had your BOTTLE"
added McCloud.
waiter, tell ELLIS I'm too busy to
be scen," commanded Brewster, and as
Ellis went down I'm the elevator roar
followed him.
"Now for Brewster's speech! Brew
sterv
Monty rose.
Gentlemen, you seem to have for
gotten for the moment that am twen-
ty-flve years old this day and that your
remarks have been childish and wholly
unbecoming the dignity Of my age.
That have arrived Mt period of dis
crctioh is evident from my choice Of
friends; that am entitled to your re-
spect is evident from my grandfather's
notorious wealth You have done me