Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-02-16

came to Inn When everything was
against him. and he would slave for
her he would starve. he would do any
thing to prove that she was not mis-
taken In him. She at least should
know him for Il man.
Looking toward the window, he saw
the black, uneasy night give way to the
coming day Haggard and faint, he
arose from the couch to watch the ap-
proach Of the sun that IS indifferent to
wealth and poverty. To gayety AMI de
lection From far off In the gray light
there came the sound of 5 o'clock
bell. A little later the shrieks Of fac
tory whistles were borne to bis ears.
mutIled by distance. but pregnant with
the Importance Of q new day of toll.
They We're calling him. with all poor
men, to the sweatshOp and the forge, to
the great mill Of life. The new era
had begun. dawning bright and clear
to dispense the gloom In his soul. Lean
ing against the easement and wonder
ing where he could earn the first dollar
for the Peggy Brewster that was Peg
gy Gray. he rose to meet 1t with fine
unflinching fearlessness.
Before 7 o'clock he was downstairs
and waiting. Joe Bragdon joined him
a bit later. followed by Gardner and
the minister. The DeMilles appeared
without an invitation. but they were
not denied. Mrs. Dan sagely shook her
head when told that Peggy was still
asleep and that the ceremony was off
till 0 o'clock.
Monty. are you going away?" asked
Dan. drawing him into q corner.
"Just q week In the hills" answered
Monty, suddenly remembering the gen.
crosby Of his attorneys.
''Come In and see me as soon as you
return. old man." said DeAiille, and
Monty knew that a position would be
open to him.
To Mrs. Dan fell the honor Of helping
Peggy dress. BY the time she had had
coffee and was ready to go down she
was pink with excitement and had
quite forgotten the anxiety which had
made the night an age.
She had never been prettier than on
her wedding morning. Her color was
rich. her eyes as clear as stars. her wo-
mans body the picture Of grace and
health. Monty's heart leaped high with
love of her.
THE prettiest girl In New York. by
lover sasped Dan DeMille. clutching
Bragdon BY the arm.
And look at Monty! Hes become o
new man In the last Ave minutes"
added Joe. Look at the glow ID his
cheeksI He's beginning to look a. be
did 4 year ago"
A clock chimed the hour Of o.
1.-THE man who was here yesterday is
In the hall to see Mr.. Brewster" said
the maid few minutes after the min
Eter had uttered the words that gave
Peggy q new name. There was q mo-
ment Of silence. almost of dread.
you mean the fellow with the
beardT' asked Monty uneasily.
Yes, sir. He sent in this letter, beg
ging you to read 1t at once"
shall send him away, MontyY de-
manded Bragdon dedantly. What
does he mean by coming here at this
timer
TN read the letter first, Joe"
Every eye was on Brewster as he
tore open the envelope. His face was
expressive. There was wonder in 1t,
then incredulity. then Joy. He threw
the letter to Bragdon. clasped Peggy in
his arms systematically and then, re-
leasing her, dashed for the hall like one
bereft of reason.
TITS Hopper Harrison" he cried, and
a moment later the tall visitor was
dragged into the circle. Hopper was
quite overcome by the heartiness Of bis
welcome.
you are an angel. hopper, God bless
you" said Monty, with convincing en-
phasis. Joe, read that letter aloud and
then advertise for the return Of those
Boston terriersr'
Bragdon's hands trembled and his
voice was not sure as he translated the
scrawl. hopper Harrison standing be-
hind him for the gleeful purpose Of
prompting him when the writing was
beyond the range Of human intelli-
gence:
Holland House. Sept ., 10.
Mr. Montgomery Brewster:
My Dear Boy-6o you thought had
given you the slip. chr Didn't think I'd
show up here and do my partf Well
don't blame you. I suppose I've acted
like an idiot. but 30 long as It turns out
o. X. there's no harm done. The wolf
won't gnaw very much Of hole in your
door. I reckon. This letter introduces my
secretary. Mr.. Oliver Harrison. He came
to me last June out in Butte with the
prospectus Of a claim he had staked out
up In the mountains. What he wanted
was backing. and he had such a good
show to win out that went into cahoots
with him. He's got q mine up there that
II dead sure to yield millions. Seems a.
though he has to give you half Of the
yield. though. Says you grubstaked him.
Good fellow. this Harrison. Needed a
secretary and man Of AFFAIRS so took him
into my ONCE You can see that he did
not take me up into the mountains to
murder me. as the papers say this morn
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