Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-27
CHAPTER I.
.HE Little Sons of the Rich" were
 gathered about the long table

\ were nine of them present be. aides 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 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 Onny was young Monty Brewster. He was tall and straight and smooth Ghaven. People called him "clean look ing" Older women were interested in him because his father and mother had made a romantic runaway match, which was the talk of the town in the Aeventies, and had never been forgiven. s'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 much more obvious and simple reason-they liked him. Men also took to Monty be- cause he was good sportsman, man among 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 MT. Brewster had found him place in the bank, but be- yond this and occasional dinners Mon ty asked for and received no fayors. It was a 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 it. 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 LitNe Sons of the Rich , birthday: were always occasions for feasting. The table was covered with dishes sent up from the French res taurant in the basement The chairs hn1 l.np ptr lighted. men had their knees crossed. Then Pettingill got up.
 "Gentlemen. he began. i've are here to celebrate the twenty-fifth 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, Brewsterw all called at once.
 For he's jolly good fellow.
 For he's jolly good fellow
 The sudden ringing of an electric bell cut of this flow of sentiment. and so unusual was the interruption that the ten members strengthened up as if 5erked into position by string
 "The police"' some one suggested All faces were turned toward the door, "A waiter stood there. uncertain whether 10 turn the knob or push the bolt.
 "Nuisance.' said Richard Van Win kle. 'T want to hear Brewster's speech
 Speech Speech" Echoed every where. Men settled into their places.
 "Mr. Montgomery Brewster" Pettin- gill introduced.
 Again the bell rang-loud 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," said Pettingill. 'T thought it was a creditor
 The waiter opened the door.
 Some one to see Mr. Brewster. sir" he announced.
 "Is she pretty, waiter?" called Me Cloud.
 He says he is Ellis, from your grand. fathers. sir
 My compliments to Ellis and ask him fo inform my grandfather that It's aft CT banking hours I'll see him In the morning said Mir Brewster. who had reddened under the jests Of his com panions.
 Grandpa doesn't want his Monty eo stay out after dark chuckled Sub Eay Smith.
 Tt was most thoughtful Of tho old gentleman to have tho man call for you with the perambulatOr." shouted Pettingili above tho laughter Tell him you've already had your bottle" added Nccioud.
 Waiter. tell Ellis I'm tOo busy to he seen. commanded Brewster. snd as Ellis went down in the elevator 2 roar followed him.
 "So~ for Brewster's speech. Brew eter.s'
 Monty rose.
 "Gentler7nu. ynu seem to have for gotten for the moment that am tven- tr-fve years old this day and that your remarks have been childish snd wholly unbeeorinr inc dignity of uv age Inst [ have arrived at periof of dis- cretion is evident from my rh0ire sf friends. that [ am entitled tn your rr srect is evident from my g-sndfsthrr's rioto-ious wealth. Ton have done ne fhe honor f0 drink my health and to re assure me ss fo the ln0HeBsiveness of