Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-07-11
CHAPTER 1.
"TTHE Little Sons of the Rich were
gathered about the long table
in pattiDoill's sf,,dio r'bora

meant SOmeCnlnS IN the story OF New
York. Indeed one Of them had re-
marked, "a man is known by the
street that's named after him." and as
he was new member they called him
Subway.
The most popular man in the COM
pany was young Monty Brewster, He
was tall and straight and smooth
shayen. People called him "clean look
Ing" Older women were interested in
him because his father and mother had
made romantic runaway match,
which was the talk of the town in the
Worldly women were interested in him
because he was the only grandson Of
Edwin Peter Brewster, who was many
times millionaire, and Monty was
fairly certain to be his heir, barring an
absentminded gift to charity. Younger
women were interested for q much
more obvious and simple reason-they
liked him. Men also took to Monty be-
cause he was good sportsman, man
lamong men, because he had decent
respect for himself and no great aver
sion to work.
His father and mother had both died
while he was still child, and as If to
make up for his long relentlessness the
grandfather had taken the boy to his
own house and had cared for him with
what he called affection. After college
and some months on the continent,
however, Monty had preferred to be
independent. Old Mr.. Brewster had
found him place in the bank, but be-
yond this and occasional dinners Mon
ty asked for and received no favors.
1t was question Of work, and hard
work and small pay. He lived on his
salary because he had to, but be did
not resent his grandfather's attitude.
! He was better satisfied to spend his
weakly salary" as he called it, in his
own way than to earn more: by dining
seven nights q, week with an old man
who had forgotten he was ever young.
1t was less wearing, he said.
Among the Little Sons Of the Rich
birthdays were always occasions for
feasting. The table was covered with
dishes sent up from the French res
taurant In the basement. The chairs
were pushed back, cigarettes were
lighted, men had their knees crossed.
Then Pettingill got up.
Gentlemen" he began, 1--WE are here
to celebrate the twenty-flfth birthday
Of Mr.. Montgomery Brewster. l ask
you all to join me in drinking to his
long life and happiness"
mo heel tapsr' same one shouted.
Brewster! Brewster! all called at
once.
'.For he's Jolly good fellow,
Yor he's a jolly good fellow!"
The sudden ringing of an electric bell
lcut of this flow of sentiment, and so
unusual was the interruption that the
ten members Strengthened up as If
|5erked into position by a string.
'@The police!" some one suggested.
eAll faces were turned toward the door.
Ia waiter stood there, uncertain whether
ito turn the knob or push the bolt.
''Nuisancew said Richard Van Win
Ikle. IT want to hear Brewster's
speech"
Speech! speech!' Echoed every
where. Men settled into their places.
i ''Mr. Montgomery Brewster" Pettin-
lgill introduced.
I Again the bell rang-loud and long.
"Re- endorsements. TIL bet there's q
patrol in the street." remarked Oliver
Harrison.
| III It's only the police, let them in"
,aof6 Dafffr,rtN I'D
creditor"
The waiter opened the door.
'Some one to see Mr.. Brewster, SIR"
he announced.
"Is she pretty, waiter?" called Nc
Cloud.
"Hessys he is Ellis, from your grand
fathers, sirv'
my compliments to Ellis and ask him
to inform my grandfather that it's aft
er banking hours. I'll see him in the
morning" said Mr.. Brewster, who had
Redeemed under the jests of his COM
panions.
Grandpa doesn't want his Monty
to stay out after dark" chuckled Sub
way Smith.
1T was most Thoughtful Of the old
gentleman to have the man call for
you with the perambulator," shouted
Pettingill above the laughter. "Tell
him you've already had your BOTTLE"
added McCloud.
Waiter, tell Ellis I'm too busy to
be seen," commanded Brewster, and as
Ellis went down in the elevator roar
followed him.
"Now for Brewster's speech! Brew
ster!"
Monty rose.
Gentlemen, you seem to have for
gotten for the moment that am TWEEN
ty-fve years old this day and that your
remarks have been childish and wholly
unbecoming the dignity of my age.
That have arrived at period Of dis
erection is evident from my choice Of
friends; that 1 am entitled to your re-
Bpect Is evident from my grandfather's
notorious wealth. You have done me