Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-01-05


the talk Of more than one season Pet
tingill had justified his desire for au-
thority and made a name which would
last. He had taken matters into his
own hands while Brewster was in
Florida and changed the period from
1 the Spain of Velasquez to France and
/ Louis Qulnze After the cards were
out he remembered, to his consterna-
ton, that the favors purchased for the
Spanish ball would be entirely map
propriate for the French one. He wir-
ed Brewster at once of this misfortune
and was astonished at the nonchalance
Of his reply. But, then, Monty always
was a good sort" he thought with
glow of affection. The new plan was
more costly than the old for it was no
simple matter to build a Versailles
suit at Sherrys.
Pettingill was no imitator, but he
created an effect which was superbly
in keeping with the period he had
chosen. Against it the rich costumes,
with their accompaniment of wigs and
powdered hair, shone out Respondent.
With great difficulty the artist had Sc
cured for Monty a costume in white
satin and gold brocade which might
once have adorned the person of Louis
himself 1t made him feel like a popin-
jay and it was with infinite relief
that he took it off an hour or so after
dawn. He knew that things had gone
well, that even Mrs. Dan was salts
fed, but the whole affair made him
heartsick. Behind the compliments
lavished upon him he detected a note
of irony which revealed the laughter
that went Oh behind his back. He had
not realized how much it would hurt
For cents,' he thought, I'D give
up the game and be satisfied with
what's left" But he reflected that
such course would offer no chance
to redeem himself. Once again he took
up the challenge and determined to
win out. Then" he thought exultant-
ly, "I'll make them feel this bit"
He longed for the time when he
could take his few friends with him
and sail away to the Mediterranean
to escape the eyes and tongues of New
York. Impatiently he urged Harrison
TO complete the arrangements so that
they could start at once. But Harri-
sons face was not untroubled when
he made his report. All the prelimi-
nary details had been perfected. He
had taken the Filter for four
months, and it was being overhauled
and put into condition for the voyage.
1t had been Browns special pride,
but at his death it went to heirs who
were ready and eager to rent it to
the highest bidder. 1t would not have
been easy to find a handsomer yacht
in New York waters. A picked crew
of fifty men were under command of
Captain Abner Perry. The steward
was famous manager and could be
relied upon to stock the larder in
princely fashion. The boat would be
in readiness to sail by the 10th of
April.
II think you are going in too heavily,
Monty" protested Harrison. twisting
his fingers nervously. Il can't for my
life figure how you can get out for less
than a fortune il we do everything you
have in mind. Wouldn't it be better to
pull up a bit? This looks like sheer
Monty-honestly you won't"
ITS not in me to save money Mop
per, but II you can pull out few dol
lars for yourself l shall not object"
You told me that once before, Mon
ty," said Harrison as he walked to the
window. When he resolutely turned
back again to Brewster his face was
white, but there was look of deter
mination around the mouth.
Monty, I've got to give up this job"
he said huskily. Brewster looked up
quickly.
-, lat do you mean, Nopper?
I've got to leave, that's ALL" said
Harrison, standing stiff and straight
and looking over Brewsters head.
Good Lord, hopper, l can't have
that. You must not desert the ship.
What's the matter old chap? You're
as white as ghost. What is it?" Mon
ty was standing now, and his hands
were on Harrison's shoulders, but be-
fore the intensity of his look his friends
eyes fell helplessly.
THE truth is, Monty, I've taken some
of your money, and I've lost it. That's
the reason II can't stay on. l have
betrayed your confidence"
"Tell me about it," and Monty was
perhaps more uncomfortable than his
friend. Il don't understand"
"You believed too much in me, Mon
ty. You see, thought was doing you
a favor. You were spending so much
and getting nothing in return, and l
thought saw chance to help you out
1t went wrong. that's all, and before
could let go of the stock 100000 of your