Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-09-21

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MS Monty Went down the COM
4 panionway. The remark was
precisely what was needed, for the
pent up feelings Of the entire company
were now poured forth upon the unfor-
tunate young man. Subway Smith was
for hanging him to the yardarm, and
the denuncintion of the others was so
decisive that Reggie sought refuge in
the chart house But the atmosphere
had been materially cleared, aud the
leaders Of tho mutiny were in posi-
ton to 60 into executive session and
consider the matter. The women wait
ed on deck while the meeting lasted
They were unanimous in the opinion
that the affair had been badly man
aged.
They should have offered to stay by
the ship provided Monty would let Mr..
DeNlille manage the cruise said Miss
Valentine. THAT would have been a
concession. and at the same time it
would have put the cruise on an eco
nomical basis"
I'm othe: words. you will accept n
mans invitation to dinner il he will
allow you to order il and invite the
other guests" said Peggy. who was
quick to defend Monty.
"Well, that would be better than
helping to eat up every bit Of food he
possessed" But Miss Valentine al
ways avoided argument when she
could and gave this as Il parting thrust
before she walked away.
"There must be something more
than we know about in Monty's ex.
travagance," said Mrs. Dan. ''Ile isn't
the kind Of man to squander his last
penny without having something left
to show for it. There must be method
in his madness"
"IIe has done il for u.s." said Peggy
"He has devoted himself all along &c
giving us Il good time, and now we are
showing our gratitude
Further discussion was prevented by
the appearance Of the cOnspiring com
mittee, and the whole company was
summoned to hear DeAiiIe's report as
chairman.
I'VE have found a solution of eur
difficulties" he began And his man
ner was so jubilant that every one be-
came hopeful. ut is desperate, but
think it will be effective. Monty has
given US the privilege of leaving the
yacht at any port where we can take
steamer to New York. Now, my
suggestion is that we select the most
convenient place for all of US, and
obviously there is nothing quite ~ con
venient as Boston"
Dan DeMi'le, You are quite FOOLISH
cried his wife. "\Yho ever conceived
such a ridiculous idea?'
Captain Perry has his Instructions
continued DeMille, turning to the cap
tain. Are we not acting along the
lines marked out by Brewster him
self"
Il will sail for Boston II you say thu
word" said the thoughtful captain
But he 10 sure to countermand sucl
an order"
"Eie won't be able to- captain" cried
Subway Smith, who had for some time
bsen eager to Join In the conversation
! This Is a genuine, dyed in the woo
! mutiny. and we expect to carry on
the original plan, which was 10 pu
, Mr. Brewster In irons until we arr
, safe from all opposition
HE Is my friend, Mr.. Smith, and
, least 1t is my duty to protect him from
. any indignity," said the captain stimy
"You make foc Boston. my dear cap
tain, and Welt do the rest" said DE
Mile. mir. Brewster can't counter
/. mand your orders unless he sees yo'
! In person. Wen see to 1t that he ha
no chance to talk to you until we ar
In sight Of Boston harbor."
The captain looked doubtful an,