Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-08-17
CHAPTER I.
'"HE Little Sons Of the Rich" were
gathered about the long table
in Pettinsill's studio. There

gathered about the long table
in Pettinsill's studio. There
= were nine Of them present be-
sides Brewster. They were oil 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
be was new member they called him
Subway.
The most popular man in the CON-
pany was young Monty Brewster. He
was tall and straight and smooth
shaver. People called him "clsan look
ing" Older women were interested In
him because bis father and mother had
made q 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 q 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, q man
among men, because he had a decent
respect for himself and no great aver.
sion to work.
His father and mother had both died
while be was still child. and as II to
make up for his long relentessness the
grandfather had taken the boy to his
own house and had cared for him with
what be 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-
1ond this and occasional dinners Mon
ify asked for and received no favors.
It was a question Of work, and hard
work and small pay. He lived on his
salary because he had to- but he did
mot resent bis grandfather's attitude.
he was better satisfied to spend his
s'woakly salary" as he called it, In his
own way than to earn more by dining
seven nights week with an old man
pxdo Tad forgotten he was ever young.
It was less wearing. he said.
Among the Little Sons Of the Rich
birthdays were always occasions fol
feasting. The table was covered with
dishes sent up from. the French res
kaurant in the basement. The chairs
wore pushed back cigarettes were
aishted, men had their knees crossed.
Theh Pettingili got up.
Gentlemen" he began. I'VE are here
70 Celebrate the twenty -hfth birthday
Of Nh. Montgomery nEewster. l ask
you al to join me in drinking to bib
long NE ana happiness"
mo heel taps!' same one shouted.
"Bn4Wster! Brewster" all called at
once.
':lsar he's a jolly good fellow.
FOR he's jolly good fellow"
The sudden ringing Of an electric bell
cut % this dow ofasentipent, and so
unusual was the interruption that the
ten hetnbsrs Strengthened up as II
jerked into position by u string.
THE policc!" some one suggested
All faces were turned toward the door.
"a " ~AVCA CSSVA sncIC &c oAN ca win "AASIAASA
to turn the knob or push the bolt
''Nd4sA atep laid Richard Van Win.
kle. II want to hear Brewster's
spSech.'
Speech! Speech" Echoed every.
where. Men settled. into their places.
Mr. Mnat1SmefS Brewster" Pcttin.
gill Introduced.
Again the bell rang-loud and long.
"Re-enforcements. I'll bet there's q
patrol in the street." remarked Oliver
Harrison.
said Pettingill. II thought 1t was q
creditor"
The waiter opened the door.
Some one to see Mr.. Brewster. SIR"
be announced.
us she pretty. waiter?" called Nc.
Cloud.
''He says ho is Ellis, from your grand
Fathers, sir"
my compliments to Ellis and ask him
- inform my grandfather that it's aft.
pr banking hours. I'll see him In the
morning" said Mr.. Brewster. who had
seddened under the jests Of bis com.
panions.
"Grandpa doesn't want his Monty
TO stay out after darx," chuckled Sub.
way Smith.
ut was most Thoughtful Of the old
gentleman to have the man call for
you with the perambulatOr." shouted
ecttingill above the laughter. "Tell
him you've already had your BOTTLE
added McCloud.
"Waiter. tell Ellis I'm too busy tC
be seen." commanded Brewster. and a.
0llis went down in the elevator roaI
FOLLOWED him.
"Now for Brewster's speech! Brew
bterw
Monty rose.
"Centleuaon. you seem to have for
Dotten for the momant that I am TWEEN
H-Ave years old this day ana that your
Iemarks have been childish and wholly
lnbccoming the dignity Of my age
mat have arrived at a period Of dis
Irstion 10 evident from my choice Of
Friends; that am entitled to your re-
bpect - evident from my grandfather
Aotorious wealth. Yeu have done M
Che honor to drink my health and to re-
assure ne as to tho iao6snsivsness oil