Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1905-10-13

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messages established beyond doubt the
extent Of James +. Sedgwick's wealth.
1t was reported to be even greater
than shown by the actual figures
"And what does Mr. Jones say?" de-
manded Montgomery.
Ellis reply resembles a press dis
patch. He has tried to make himself
thoroughly clear, and II there is any
thing left unsaid it is past our COM
prehension. ! am sorry to inform you.
though, that he has paid the telegraph
charges" said Mr.. Grant, smiling
broadly.
us he rational about it2" asked
Montgomery nervously.
Mr.. Grant gave his partner a quick.
significant glance and then drew from
his desk the voluminous telegram from
Swearengen Jones. 1t was as follows:
Oct 2
Grant & Ripley. Yucatan Building. New
York:
am to be sole referee in this matter.
You are retained as my agents. heir to
report to me through you weekly. One
fathers beQuest. I shall respect that de-
sire. Enforce terms rigidly. He was my
best friend and trusted me with disposi-
ton of all this money. Shall attend to II
sacredly. Heir must get rid of money left
to him in given time. Out Of respect to
memory OF uncle he must take no one
into his confidence. Don't want world to
think g. was fool. He wasn't. Here are
rules I want him to work under: I. No
reckless gambling. .. No idiotic board OF
trade speculation. 3. No endowments to
institutions Of any character. because
their memory would be an invisible asset.
L. No indiscrim;nate giving away of
funds. BY that I don't mean him to be
stingy. ! hate stingy man. and 80 did
J. T. 8. 8. No more than ordinary dissi
patton. / hate a saint. SO did J. T. 8.
And both OF us sowed an oat or two. 0. No
excessive donations to charity, II he
gives as other millionaires do I'll let II
60 at that. Don't believe charity should
Be spoiled by indulgence. It IL not easy
to spend a million. and won't be unrea-
sonabie with him. Let him spend It freely.
but not fooiishly. and get his moneys
worth out Of It. II he does that I'll con-
slider him O good business man ! regard
Il foolish to tip waiter more than dollar.
and car porter does not deserve. over FIVE.
wants to try for this big stake he'd bet
ter begin quick. because he might slip up
II he waits until day Of Judgment. It's less
than year of. Luck to him. VIII write
you more fully. 8. JONES.
write more fullyw echoed Mont
gomery. what can there be left to
write aboutT'
HE is explicit" said the attorney.
but it Is best to know all the condi-
tons before you decide. Have you
made up your mind?"
Brewster sat silent for q long time,
staring hard at the Aoor. A great
struggle was going on In his mind.
tits a gamble, and q big one" he
said at last. squaring his shoulders.
''but I'll take it. I don't want to ap-
pear disloyal to my grandfather. but
I think that even he would advise me
to accept. Yes, you may write Mr..
Jones that I accept the chance"
The attorneys complimented him on
his nerve and wished him success
Brewster turned, with a smile.
"I'll begin by asking what you think
reasonable fee for On attorney In
case of this kind. hope you will
act for me-"
you don't want to spend it all in
a lump, do your asked Mr.. Grant,
smiling. 1--WE can hardly act as coun-
sci for both you and Mr.. Jones'"
But l must have lawyer, and the
will limits the number Of my conf
dants. What am l to dog"
I'VE will consult Mr.. Jones in re-
gard to the question. 1t Is not regular,
you see, but 1 apprehend no legal diff
fculties. We cannot accept fees from
both sides, however" said Mr.. Grant.
"But 1 want attorneys who are will
ing to help me. 1t won't be n help II
you decline to accept my money"
well resort to arbitration" laughed
Ripley.
Before night Montgomery Brewster
began a career that would have
startled the world had the facts been
known. With true loyalty to the Lit
tie Sons Of the Rich, he asked his
friends to dinner and opened their
eyes.
"Champagnew cried Harrison as
they were seated at table. II can't
remember the last time I had cham
payne"
Naturally" laughed Subway Smith.
"You couldn't remember anything aft
er that"
As the dinner progressed Brewster
explained that he intended to double
his fortune within a year. "I'm 60
ing to have some fun. too" he said,
"and you boys are to help me-"
hopper Harrison was employed as
superintendent of affairs" Elon Gard
ner Us financial secretary. Joe Bragdon
as private secretary, Subway Smith
as counsel. and there were places in
view for the other members.
II want the smartest apartment you
can find, Hopper" he commanded.
Don't stop at expense. Have Pettin-
gill redecOrate it from top to bottom.
Get the best servants you can find.
I'm going to live. hopper, and hang
the consequences"
TO BE CONTINUED.