Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-01-12

as Monty went down the COM
\ panionway. The remark was
precisely what was needed, for the
pent up feelings of the entire company
were now poured forth upon the unfor-
tunate young man. Subway Smith was
for hanging him to the yardarm, and
the denunciation Of the others was 80
decisive that Reggie sought refuge in
the chart house. But the atmosphere
had been materially cleared. and tho
leaders Of the mutiny were in q posi-
ton to 90 into executive session and
consider the matter. The women wait
ed on deck while the meeting lasted.
They were unanimous In the opinion
that the affair had been badly man.
aged.
They should have offered to stay by
the ship provided Monty would let Mr..
DeMille manage the cruise" said Miss
Valentine. THAT would have been a
concession. and at the same time 1t
would have put the cruise on an eco
nomical basis"
I'm other words. you will accept a
mans invitation to dinner II he will
allow you to order 1t and invite the
other guests" said Peggy, who was
quick to defend Monty.
"Well, that would be better than
helping to eat up every bit Of food he
possessed" But Miss Valentine al
ways avoided argument when she
could and gave this as parting thrust
before she walked away.
There must be something more
than we know about in Monty's ex-
travagance," said Mrs. Dan. "He isn't
the kind Of man to sQuander his last
penny without having something left
to show for 1t. There must be method
In his madness"
He has done 1t for u.s." said Peggy.
He has devoted himself all along to
giving US good time. and now we are
showing our gratitude"
Further discussion was prevented by
the appearance Of the conspiring COM
mittee, and the whole company was
summoned to hear DeNille's report as
chairman.
1--WE have found solution Of our
difficulties" he began. And his man.
ner was so jubilant that every one be-
came hopeful. 1T is desperate, but
I think it will be effective. Monty has
given us the privilege Of leaving the
yacht at any port where we can take
q steamer to New York. Now, my
suggestion Is that we select the most
convenient place for all of us, and
obviously there Is nothing quite SO con-
venient as Boston"
Dan DeMille, you are quite foolish"
cried his wife. "Who ever conceived
such ridiculous idea?"
Captain Perry has his instructions"
continued DeMille, turning to the cap
tain. Are we not acting along the
lines marked out by Brewster him
self?"
Il will sail for Boston IL you say the
word" said the thoughtful captain.
But he is sure to countermand such
an order"
HE won't be able to, captainw cried
Subway Smith, who had for some time
been eager to join in the conversation.
This Is a genuine, dyed in the wool
mutiny. and we expect to carry out
the original plan, which was to put
Mr.. Brewster In irons until we are
safe from all opposition"
"He is my friend, Mr.. Smith, and at
least 1t is my duty to protect him from
any indignity," said the captain stifily.
You make for Boston, my dear cap
tain. and We'll do the rest" said De-
Mile. Mr.. Brewster can't counter.
mand your orders unless he sees you
in person. Well see to it that he has
no chance to talk to you until we are
In sight Of Boston harbor."
The captain looked doubtful and
shook his head as he walked away.
At heart he was with the mutimers.
and his mind was made up to assist
them as long as it was possible to do
SO without violating his obligations to
Brewster. He felt guilty, however. in
surreptitiopsly giving the order to clear