Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-17
CHAPTER VII.
"A N n. BREWSTER'S butler was
M surprised and annoyed. For
the FIRST time In his official
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= career he had unbent SO far
as to manifest personal interest In
the welfare Of his master. He was
on the verge of assuming responsi-
bility which makes any servant intol-
erable. But after his interview he re-
solved that he would never again over
step his position He made sure that
1t should be the last offense. The day
following the dinner Rawles appeared
before young Mr.. Brewster and indi-
Gated by his manner that the call was
an important one. Brewster was seat
Ell at his writing table, deep In thought.
The exclamation that followed Rawles'
cough OF announcement was so sharp
and so unmistakably fierce that all 9th
err evidence paled into fnsignificance.
The buffers interruption came at
moment when Monty's mental arith-
motto was pulling itsef out of very
bad rut, and the cough drove it back
into chaos.
what is It" he demanded irrita-
bly,. Rawles had upset his calculations
to the extent of seven or eight hundred
dollars.
II came to report han unfortunate
condition hamong the servants. sir"
said Rawlcs. stif'ening as his RESPONSE
bility bec-rle more and more weghty.
He had ~l1ed temporarily upon en-.
tering the room.
whats the trouble?"
"T'he troubles hendcd. sir.y
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II thought it would he well for you
to know. sir. The servants was going
to ask for 'igher wiges today, sir"
"You say they were going to ask?
Aren't they?' And Monty's eyes light
ed up at the thought of new possibili-
ties.
II convinced them. sir, as how they
were getting good pay as it is. sir, and
that they ought to he satisfied. They'd
be long time finding better place
and as good wiges. They 'aven't been
with you week, and here they are
striking for more pay. Really, sir,
these American servants
"Rawles, that'll dor exploded Mon
ty. The buffers chin went up, and
his cheeks grew redder than ever.
II beg pardon, sir" he gasped, with
a respectful but injured air.
"Rawles, you will kindly not inter-
fere in such matters again. 1t is not
only the privilege but the duty of every
American to strike for higher pay
whenever he feels like it, and I want
It distinctly understood that am
heartily in favor of their attitude. You
will kindly go back and tell them that
after reasonable length Of service
their wiges-I mean wages--shall be
increased. And don't NEEDLE again,
Rawles."
Late that afternoon Brewster drop
ped in at Mrs. DeNTille's to talk over
plans for the next dinner. He realized
that in no other way could he squan-
der his money with better chance Of
getting its worth than by throwing
himself boldly Into society. 1t went
easily, and there could be only one as
set arising from it in the end-his own
sense Of disgust.
$50 glad to see you, Monty greet
ed Mrs. Dan glowingly, coming in with
q rush. Come upstairs and I'll give
you some tea and a cigarette. I'm not
ut home 10 anybcdy.'
"Thats very good Of you, Mrs. Dan,"
said he as they mounted the stairs.
II don't know what I'd do without
your help He was thinking how
pretty she was
you'd be richer, at any rate" turn
ing to smile upon him from the upper
landing ~ was in tears half the
night, Monty, over that glass screen"
she said after finding a comfortable
place among the cushions Of divan.
Brewster dropped into a roomy, lazy
chair in front Of her as he responded
carelessly:
ut amounted to nothing. OF course
it was very annoying that it should