Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-13
CHAPTER xxx.

~ the freighter Glencoe. arrived 4 \ at Southampton. The cap tain of the freight boat was thrifty Scotchman, whose ship was travelling with light cargo. and he was not therefore averse to taking on tow. But the thought Of salvage had caused him to ask high price for the service and Monty, after a futile attempt at bargaining, had agreed. The price was S50,000. and the young man believed more than ever that everything was ruled by wise Providence. who had not deserted him. His guests were heartsick when they heard the figure, but were as happy as Monty at the prospect Of reaching land again.
 The Glencoe made several stops be fore Southampton was finally reached on the 18th of August, but when the English coast was sighted every one was tco eager 10 go ashore to be- grudge the extra day. Dan DeMille asked the entire party to become his guests for a weeks shooting trip in StbllaLu. Sul NSiOcu lAC P4ah in the most decided manner.
 We sail for New York on the fast est boat said Monty and hurried of to learn the sailings and book his par U. The first boat was to sail on the 30th, and he could only secure accom- modations for twelve of his guests. The rest were obliged to follow week later. This was readily agreed to, and Bragdon was left to see to the neces- sary repairs on the Filter and ar range for her homeward voyage. Mon- ty gave Bragdon S15.000 for this pur pose and extracted a solemn promise that the entire amount would be used.
 But it won't cost half of this" pro tested Bragdon.
 You will have to give these people good time during the week, and-well. you have promised that I shall never see another penny of it. Some day you'll know why I do this And Mon- ty felt easier when his friend agreed to abide by his wishes.
 He discharged the Filters crew, with five months pay and the reward promised on the night of Peggy's res cue, which was productive of touching emotions. Captain Perry and his off cers never forgot the farewell of the prodigal. nor could they hide the re- gret that marked their weather beaten faces.
 Plans to dispose of his household goods and the balance of his cash in the short time that would be left after he arrived in New York occupied Mon tvs attention. and most men would have given up the scheme as hopeless. But he did not despair He was still game, and he prepared for the final plunge with grim determination 7.:
 There should have been clause in Jones' conditions about weather per hitting" he said to himself "A ship wrecked mariner should not be expect ed 10 spend a million dollars"
 The division of the party for the two sailings was tactfully arranged by Mrs. DeMille. The Valentines chap eroned the second table" as Subway Smith called those who were to take the later boat, and she herself looked after the first lot. Peggy Gray and Monty Brewster were in the DeMille party. The three days in England were marked hy unparalleled exuavagance on Monty's part. One of the local ho- tels was subsidized for a week. al though the party only stayed for lunch con, and the Cecil In London vas @ gainer by several thousand dollars for the brief stop there. It was a care worn little band that took Mouty's spe- cial train for Southampton and en- bsrked two days later. The rest cure" that followed was welcome to all of them, and Brewster was especially glad that his race was almost run.
 Swiftly and steadily the liner cut down the leagues that separated her from New York. Fair weather and fair cheer marked her course. and the soft. balmy nights were like seasons of fsiryland. Monty was cherishing h h!s heart the hope inspired by Pegg's action on the night Of the storm. Some how l. brought a small ray of light 10 his clouded understanding and be found toy in keeping the flame alive re rEiously If somewhat doubtfully. His eyes followed her constantly. search ing for the encouragement that the ve-y blindness Of love had hidden from him. forever to-ne8-tng bluseif with fears and hores and fears again Her happiness and vivacity puzzled him. He was often annoyed: he Ess now and then seriously myFtiEed.
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