Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-03
]. CHAPTER I. ~THE Little Sons of the Rich" wero
 gathered about the long table
 in PatfinpilYs studiO. There
CHAPTER I.

 Sides Brewster. They were all young, more or less enterprising, hopeful and reasonably sure of better things to come. Most of them bore names that meant something in the story of New York. Indeed one of them had re- marked, "A .lnan 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 conl- oany was young Monty Brewster. He was tall and straight and smooth shaven. 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 seventies, and had never been forgiven. Worldly women were interested in him because he was the only grandson of Edwin Peter Brewster, who was many times a millionaire, and Monty was fairly certain to be his heir, barring an absentminded gift to charity. Younger women were interested for a much more obvious and simple reason-they liked him. Men also took to Monty be- cause he was good spsrts1np9, a man among men, because he<had asdecent 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 bis 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 Mir. Brewster had found him place in the bank, but be- yond this and occasional dinners Mon- ty asked for and received no favOrs. It was question of work, and hard work and small pay. He lived on his salary because he had to. but he did not resent his grandfather's attitude. He was better satisfied to spend his .'weakly salary" as he called 1t, in his own way than to earn more by dining seven nights week with an old man who had forgotten he was ever young. It was less wearing, he said.
 Among the Little Sons of the Rich birthdays were always occasions for feasting The table was coveted 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. i've are here to celebrate the twenty-ffth birthday of Mir. Montgomery Brewster. I ask you all to join me in drinking to his long life and happiness"
 No heel taps.' same one shouted. Brewster! Brewster" all called .at once:
 For he's jolly good fellow"
 The sudden ringing of an electric bel cut of this flow of sentiment, and so unusual was the interruption that the ten members strengthened up as fl jerked into position by string.
 "rhe policew some one suggested All faces were turned toward the door, A waiter stood there, uncertain whether to turn the knob or push the bolt.
 'Nuisance. said Richard Van Win kle. - want to hear Brewster's speech" ss%ar
 Speech! Speechm Echoed every where. Men settled into their places.
 Mir. Montgomery Brewster" Pettin gill introduced.
 Again the bell rangloud and long.
 "Re-enforcements. I'll bet there's patrol in the street." remarked Oliver Harrison.
 If it's only the police. let them in. 7 said Pettingill. ''I thought 1t was { creditor
 The waiter opened the door.
 "Some one to see Mir. Brewster. sir. he announced.
 "Is she pretty. waitery" called Nc Cloud.
 He says he is Ellis. from your grand father'e. sirr'
 My compliments to Ellis and ask hin to inform my grandfather that it's aft CT banking hours. I'll see him in thu morning" said Mr. Brewster. who had reddened under the jests of his com panions.
 Grandpa doesn't want his Mont, to stay out after dark chuckled Sub way Smith
 Tt was most thoughtful of the ok gentleman to have the man call fo you with the perambulator.- shoutes PettingiIl above the laughter. Tel him you've already had your bottle added McCloud.
 "waiter. tell Ellis I'm too busy t be seen.- commanded Brewster. and a Ells went down in the eIevatof roa fol1DWed him fkstf
 Nov for Brewaer's speecA. Brew uter-
 Monty rose
 sEenflemen, you seem to have. for roften for the moment that I am twen ty.ave years old this day and that you remarks have been childish and who'll. unbecominx the dignity of my sgt That have arrived at . period of dls erefion fs evident from my choice Q ffssnds: that I am entitled to your rs oporf is evident from my uandfathex' uesn6pa vunIth. You have GeDe . 0E kSnor to drink my healn anA Q e ouurx me ss to the Inolfensivene>s q orurpa<hine senilIty. Now I ask yca sl