The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-06-27

IN Monty, the Filter, in tow Of
the freighter Glencoe, arrived
4 d at Southampton. The cap
tain Of the freight boat was thrifty
Scofchman, whose ship was travelling
wit1ya light cargo, and he was1 not
therefore averse to taking on tow.
But the thought Of salvage had caused
him to ask: high price for the service,
and Monty, after a futile attempt at
bargaining, had agreed. The price was
$4,000, and the young man believed
more than ever that everything was
ruled by a wise Providence, who had
not deserted him. His guests were
heartsick when they heard the figure,
but were as happy as Monty at the
prospect Of reaching land again. :.
The Glencoe made several stops be
fore southampton was finally 1ea ched
on the 18th of August, but when the
English coast was sighted every one
was too eager to go ashore to be-
grudge the extra day. Dan Desdille
asked the entire party. to become his
guests for weeks shooting trip in
Scotland, but Monty vetoed the plan
in the most decided manner.
Eve sail for New York on the fast
est boat" said Monty and hurried. off
to learn the sailings and book his par
ty. The first boat was to sail on the
SOth, and he could only secure accom-
nodations for twelve Of his guests.
The rest were obliged to follow week
later. This, was readily agreed to, and
Bragdon was left to see to the neces-
sary repairs on the Filter and ar.
range for her honeward voyage. Mon
ty gave Bragg $4,000 for this pur-
pose and extracted solemn promise
that the entire amount would be used.
But it won't cost half Of this" pro
tested Bragdon.
You will have to give these, people
good time during the week, and-well,
you have promised that shall never
see another penny Of it. Some day
you'll know why do this" And Mon
ty felt. easier when his friend agreed to
abide by his wishes.
He discharged the Filters crew,
with Eve months pay and the reward
promised on the night Of Peggy's res
cue, which was productive Of touching
emotions. Captain Perry and his Off
GERS never forgot the farewell Of the
prodigal, nor could they hide the re-
gret that marked their weather beaten
faces.
Plans to dispose Of his household
goods and the balance Of his cash in
the short time that would be left after
he arrived in New York occupied Mon
tvs attention, and most men would
have given up the scheme as hopeless.
But he did not despair. He was still
game. and he prepared for the final
plunge with grim determination.
There should have been clause in
Jones' conditions about weather per
mitting.'" he said to himself. "a ship
wrecked mariner should not be expect
ed to spend million dollars"
The division of the party for the two
sailings was tactfully arranged by
Mrs. DeMille The Valentines chap
eroned the second table," as Subway
Smith called those who were to take
the later boat. and she herself looked
after the first lot. Peggy Gray and
Monty Brewster We're in the DeMiile
party. The three days in England were
marked by unparalleled extravaganza
on Monty's part. One Of the local ho-
tells was subsidized for a week, al
though the party only stayed for lunch
con, and the Cecil In London was a
gamer by several thousand dollars FOR
the brief stop there. 1t was a care
worn little band that took Monty's spe-
cial train for Southampton and en-
barked two days later. The "rest cure'
that followed was welcome to all Of
them, and Brewster was especially
glad that his race was almost run
Swiftly and steadily the liner cut
down the leagues that separated her
from New York Fair weather and
fair cheer marked her course, and The
soft. balmy nights were like seasons Of
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