Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-12

to show for it. There must be metnoG in his madness"
 "He has done it for us," said Peggy "He has devoted himself all along tt giving us 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 DeMllle'S report as chairman.
 We have found a solution of our difficulties" he began. And his man. her was so jubilant that every one be- came hopeful. Tt is desperate, but I think it will be effective. Monty has given us the privilege of leaving the yacht at any port where we can take a 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 so con- venient as Boston,
 Dan DeMille, you are quite foolish, y cried his wife. "Who ever conceived such a ridiculous idea?"
 Captain Perry has his instructions, " continued DeN1ille, turning to the cap tain. Are we not acting along the lines marked out by Brewster him. self?"
 word" said the thoughtful captain. But he is sure to countermand such an order"
 He won't be able to, captain"' cried Subway Smith, who had for some time been eager to join in the conversation. This is a genuine, dyed in the wool mutiny, and we expect to carry out the original plan, which was to put Mir. Brewster in irons until we are safe from all opposition"
 "He is my friend. Mir Smith, and at least it is my duty to protect him from any indignity.' said the captain stifly.
 You make for Boston, my dear cap- tain. and we'll do the rest" said De Mile. MT. Brewster can't counter mand your orders unless he sees you in person. We'll see to it that he has no chance to talk to you until we are in sight of Boston harbor."
 The captain looked doubtful and shook his head as he walked away. At heart he was with the mutineers, and his mind was made up to assist them as long as it was possible to do so without violating his obligations to Brewster. He felt guilty, however, in surreptitiously giving the order to clear for Boston at daybreak. The chief off, cers were let into the secret, but the sailors were kept in darkness regard ing the destination of the Filter.
 Montgomery Brewster's guests were immensely pleased with the scheme, al- though they were dubious about the outcome. Mrs. Dan regretted her has, ty comment on the plan and entered into the plot with eagerness. In ac- cordance with plans decided upon by the mutineers, Monty's stateroom door was guarded through the night by two of the men. The next morning as he emerged from his room he was met by Subway Smith and Dan DeMille.
 Good morning." was his greeting "How's the weather today?"
 Bully" answered DeMille. By the way, you are going to have breakfast in your room, old man.
 Brewster unsuspectingly led the way into his stateroom, the two following.
 Whats the mystery?" he demanded.
 We've been deputized to do some very nasty work" said Subway as he turned the key in the door. "We are here to tell. you what port we have chosen"
 Its awfully good of you to tell me"
 "Yes, isn't it? But we have studied up on the chivalrous treatment of pris- oners. We have decided on Boston
 'Is there a Boston on this side of the water?" asked Monty in mild surprise.
 "No; there is only one Boston in the universe. so far as we know. It Is large body of intellect surrounded by the rest of the world"
 What are you talking about? You don't mean Boston. Mass. 2" cried Mon ty, leaping to his feet.
 Precisely. That's the port for us, and you told us to choose for our selves" said Smith.
 Well, I won't have it, that's all.' exclaimed Brewster indignantly. Cap tain Perry takes orders from me and from no one else
 He already has his orders" said De- Mile, smiling mysteriously.
 I'll see about that" Brewster sprang to the door. It was locked, and the key was in Subway Smiths pocket. With an impatient exclama- ton he turned and pressed an electric button.
 Tt won't ring. Monty" explained Subway. The wire has been cut. Now, be cool for a minute or two and we'll talk it over"
 Brewster stormed for five minutes, the delegation" sitting calmly by, smiling with exasperating confidence. At last he calmed down and in terms of reason demanded an explanation. He was given to understand that the yacht would sail for Boston and that he would be kept a prisoner for the entire voyage unless he submitted to tho will of the r1a jcTity.
 Brewster listened darkly to the proc Ianstion. He saw that they had glin- ed the upper hand by clever ruse and that only strategy on his part could