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

the freghtcr Glencoe, arrived
4 L Mt Southampton. The cap
tain Of the freight boat was thrifty
Scotchman, whose ship was travelling
with n light cargo. and he was no,
therefore averse to taking on tow
But the thought Of salvage had caused
him to ask high price for the service,
and Monty. after futile attempt at
bargaining. had agreed. The price was
$4,000. and the young man believed
more than ever that everything was
ruled by a wise Providence, who had
not deserted him. His guests were
heartsick when they heard the figure,
but were as happy rs Monty at the
prospect Of reaching land again.
The Glencoe made several stops be-
fore Southampton was finally reached
on the 2Sth OF August, but when the
English coast was sighted every one
was toe eager to go ashore to be-
grudge the extra day. Dan DeMillc
asked the entire party to become his
guests for weeks shooting trip in
Scotland. but Monty vetoed the plan
In the most decided manner.
I've sail for New York on the fast
est boat" said Monty and hurried off
to learn the sailings and book his par
ty The first boat was to sail on the
Both and he could only secure accom-.
modations for twelve of his guests.
The rest We're obliged to follow week
later This was READILY agreed to. and
Bragdon was left to see to the neces'
sary repairs on the Filter and ar.
range for her homeward voyage. Mon
ty gave Bragdon $4,000 for this pur-
pose and extracted a solemn promise
that the entire amount would be used.
"But it won't cost half of this" pro-
tested Bragdon.
you will have TO give these people a
good time during the week. and-well
you have promised that shall never
see another penny of II. Some day
you'll know why do this" And Mon
ty felt easier when his friend agreed to
abide by his wishes.
He discharged the Filters crew,
with five months pay and the reward
promised on the night Of Peggy's res
cue, which was productive of touching
emotions. Captain Perry and his Off
GERS never forgot the farewell of the
prodigal. nor could they hide the re-
gret that marked their weather beaten
faces.
Plans to dispose Of his household
goods and the balance Of his cash in
the short time that would be left after
he arrived in New York occupied Mon
tvs attention. and most men would
have given up the scheme as hopeless
But he did not despair He was still
game, and he prepared for the nnal
plunge with grim determination.
There should have been q clause in
Jones conditions about weather per-
mitting'" he said to himself "A ship.
wrecked mariner should not be expect
ed to spend n million dollars"
The division Of the party for the two
sailings was tactfully arranged by
Mrs. DeMille. The Valentines chap
eroned the second table," MS Subway
Smith called those who were to take
the later bont, and she herself looked
after the first lot. Peggy Gray aud
Monty Brewster were III the DeAlille
party. The three days In England were
marked by unparalleled cxtravaga nce
on Mopty's part. One of the local no.
tells was subsidized for week. al
though the party only stayed for lunch.
con, and the Cecil In London was a
gamer by several thousand dollars for
the brief stop there. II was care
worn little band that took Monty's spe-
cinl train for Southampton and en-
barked two days later. The "rest cure"
that followed was welcome to all Of
them, and Brewster was especially
glad that his race was almost run.
Swiftly and steadily the liner cut
down the leagues that separated her
from New York. Fair weather and
fair cheer marked her course, and the
soft, balmy nights were like seasons OF
fairyand. Monty was cherlshing In
his heart the hope inspired by Peggy's
action on the night OF the storm Some
how 1t brought small ray Of light to
his clouded understanding. and he
found Joy in keeping the fame alive re-
ligiously II somewhat doubtfully. His
eyes followed her constantly. search
ing for the encouragement that the
very blindness Of love had hidden from
him, forever tormenting himself with
fears and hopes and fears again. Her
happiness and vivacity puzzled him.
He was often annoyed he was now and
then seriously mystified.
Four days out from New York, then
three days. then two days, and then
Brewster began TO feel the beginning
of the final whlrlwlnd In prohigacy
clouding him oppressively, ominousiy.
rnkindly. Down in his stateroom he
drew new estimates. now calculations
and tried 20 balance the old ones so
that they appeared In the light most
favorable to his designs.
Going over the statistics carefully, lie
estimated that the cruise. including the
repairs and the return of the yacht to
New York. would cost him $4,000 In
round figures. One hundred and thirty.
three days marked the length OF the
voyage when recloned by time. and.
as near as ne could get nj IT, the ex-