Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1905-11-10
CHAPTER XII.

nREWSTER made q good story Of
the holdup ut the club, but he
did hot relate all the details
- One Of the listeners was q new
public commissioner who was aggres-
sive In his efforts at reform. Accord
ingly 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 rough
looking fellow whose identity could not
be mistaken. 1t was Bill.
Hello, BILL" called Monty gayly.
Bill ground his teeth for a second, but
Ais eyes had such an appeal In them
that Monty rclented.
You know this fellow, Mr.. Brew
ster?" demanded the captain quickly.
Bill looked utterly helpless.
Know BillT' 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 1t as bad as that, BillY' asked
Brewster, with a smile. Bill mumbled
something and assumed look of def
ance. Monty's 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. I want to
talk to you. I'm quite sure neither of
the thieves Is here. 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,
mistery"
Because you We're kind enough not
to cut my shirt"
Say. you're all right, that's what.
Would you mind havin' a drink with
me? It's your money, but the drink
won't be any the worse for that. We
blowed most Of it already, but here's
what's left" Bill handed Monty a roll
Of bills.
I'D "a kept it II you'd made
hght," he continued, but 1t amt square
to keep 1t now"
Brewster refused the money, but
took back his watch.
Keep 1t, BILL" he said. "You need it
more than I do. It's enough to set you
up In some other trade. Why not try
it?"
Il will try, boss" And Bill was 30
profuse in his thanks that Monty had
difficulty in getting away. As he
climbed into a cab he heard Bill say:
Il will try. boss, and. say, If ever I 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 a 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
watch its changing shadows. Monty
looked down at her with the feeling
that she made very effective picture.
you are looking pretty fit this
morning. my lady" he said by way of
preamble. How we'll everything plays
up to your
And you are unusually courtly,
Monty" she smiled HAS the world
treated you so generously Of late?"
1T is treating me generously enough
just now to make UP for anything"
and he looked at her. do you know.
Mrs. Dan, that it is borne in upon me
now and then TINT there are things that
are quite worth While?"
"Oh. II you come to that" she an
swered lightly, Everything is worth
while. For you, Monty, life Is certain
ly not slow. You can dominate; you
can make things 60 your way. Aren't
they going your way now, MontyY'
Then more seriously: whats wrong?
Is the pace too fastY,
His mood increased upon him with
her sympathy. "Oh, no." he said, 1T
isn't that You are good and I'm