Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-10-19


when Brewster arrived upon the scene
of festivity. Ii did not surprise him
that several old time friends should
hunt him up and protest vigorously
against the course he was pursuing,
nor did it surprise him when he found
that his presence was not as essential
to the success of some other affair as it
had once been. He was not greeted as
cordially as before, and he grimly won
dered how many of his friends would
stand true to the end. The uncertain
ty made him turn more ana more often
to the unquestioned loyalty of Peggy
Gray, and her little library saw him
more frequently than for months.
Much as he had dreaded the preten-
tious and respondent ball, it was use
full to him In one way at least The
profit" side of his ledger account was
enlarged, and IN that there was room
for secret satisfaction The Viennese
orchestra struggled into New York
headed by Zion Gardner, physical
wreck, In time to make n harmonious
farewell appearance behind Brewster's
palms, which caused his guests to won
der why the American public could
not appreciate the real thing. A care
full summing up Of the expenses and
receipts proved that the tour had been
a bonanza for Brewster. The net loss
was trifle more than $4,000. When
this story became known about town
everybody laughed pltyIngly, and poor
Gardner was almost In tears when he
tried 10 explain the disaster to the man
who lost the money But Monty's
sense OF humor. singularly enough, did
not desert him on this trying occa-
sion.
Aesthetically the ball proved to be
the talk OF more than one season. Pet
tingill had justified his desire for au-
thority and made name which would
last. He had taken matters into his
own hands while Brewster was In
Florida and changed the period from
the Spain OF velasquez to France and
Louis Quinze After the cards were
ont he remembered. to his consterna-
ton, that the favors purchased for the
Spanish ball would be entirely inap-
ed Brewster at once of this misfortune
and was astonished at the nonchalance
Of his reply But, then. Monty always
was a good sort" he thought, with a
glow Of affection. The new plan was
more costly than the old, for 1t was no
simple matter to build a Versailles
suit at sherry's.
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created an effect which was superbly
In keeping with the period he had
chosen. Against 1t the rich costumes,
with their accompaniment OF wigs and
powdered hair, sh0ne out resplendent
with great difficulty the artist had Sc
cured for Monty costume in white
satin and gold brocade which might
once have adorned the person Of Louis
himself. 1t made him feel like a popin-
Jay, and II was with infinite relief
that he took II of an hour or SO after
dawn. He knew that things had gone
well, that even Mrs. Dan was salts
fed, but the whole affair made him
heartsick. Behind the compliments
layished upon him he detected note
that went on behind his back He had
not realized how much it would hurt
For cents he thought. I'D give
mp the game and be satisfied with
what's left But he reflected that
such course would offer no chance
to redeem himself. Once again he took
up the challenge and determined to
win out. "Then," he thought exuItant-
". I'll make them feel this a Bit"
He longed for the time when he
could take his few friends with him
and sail away to the Mediterranean
to escape the eyes and tongues Of New
York Impatiently he urged Harrison
to complete the arrangements SO that
they could start at once. But Harrl-
sons face was not untroubled when
be made bis report All the prellmi-
nary details had been perfected. He
had taken the Filter for four
months, and it was being overhauIed
ana put into condition for the voyage.
It had been Browns special pride.
but at his death 1t went to heirs who
were ready and eager to rent 1t to
TIE highest bidder. 1t would not have
Been easy to and 4 handsomer yacht
81 New York waters. A picked crew
Of nifty men were under command Of
Captain Abnsr Perry. The steward
MAJ famous manager and could be
&o1Io6 upon to stock the larlef IN
pxincely fashion. The boat would be
- readiness to sail By the 10th Of
1nrll.