Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-03-05

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MI inspiration seized him. and no
lost no time in telling his
L guests, who We're at break
Fast Although he had misgivings about
tbeir opinion of the scheme, he was not
nreDared for the ominous silence that
followed his announcement.
Are YOU in earnest, Mr.. BrewsterF"
asked captain Perry, who was the first
Of the company to recover from the
surprise.
.Of course 1 am. L chartered this
boat for four months, with the privi-
lore of another month. l can see n O
reason to prevent US from p~rolongfng
the trip" Monty's manner was fun of
self assurance as he continued. you
reople are so in the habit of protesting
against every suggestion l make that
YOU can't help doing it now"
But. Monty" said Mrs. Dan, what
Y your guests would rather go homer
nonsense; you were asked for a five
months cruise. Besides, think of get
ting home in the middle of August,
with every n away"
BRAVE 10 liz was IA LIZ Dl0oCl(C VI
his friends, in the privacy of his state
room Monty gave way TO the depres-
sion that was bearing down upon him.
If was the hardest task of his life to go
on with his scheme in the face of oppo-
sition. He knew that every man and
woman ON board was against the prop
osition. for his sake at least, and it was
difficult to be arbitrary under the cir
cumstances. Purposely he avoided Peg
gv all forenoon. His single glance at
her face in the salon was enough to dis
turb him UNNECESSARILY.
The spirits of the crowd were sub
dued. The North cape had charms, but
the proclamation concerning it had
been too s~udden-had reversed too
quickly the general expectation II de-
sire. Many Of the guests had plans at
home for August, and wen those who
had none were satiated with excite
ment. During the morning they gath
cred in little knots to discuss the situa-
tom They were all generous, and each
one was sure that ne could cruise In
definitely if on MOnty's account the
new voyage were not out of the CUES
ton. They felt it their duty to take a
desperate stand.
The half hearted little gatherings re-
solved themselves into ominous groups,
and in the end there was a call for q
general meeting in the main cabin
Captain Perry, the first mate and
the chief engineer were included in
the call, but Montgomery Brewster
was not TO be admitted. Joe Brag
don Loyalty agreed to, keep him en-
, gagged elsewhere while the meeting
. was in. progress. The doors were
locked, and a cursory glance assured
j the chairman of the meeting; Dan De
Mile, that no member of the party
was missing save the devoted Brag-
don. Captain Perry was plainly nerv-
Gus and disturbed. The others were
+, the victims of a suppressed energy
that presaged subsequent eruptions.
Captain Perry, we are assembled
for a purpose" said DeAIille, clearing
his throat three times. First of all
- as we understand it, you are the sail
ing master of this ship. In othe,
u words, you are, according to martini,
law, the commander of this expedition
" You alone can give orders to the sail
- ors, and you alone can clear a port
Mr.. Brewster has no authority excep
70 that vested in a common employer
:, Am l correct?'
no "Mr. DeMille, if Mr.. Brewster il
Va structs me to sail for the North cap
l shall do So" said the captain fr1nl!
If This boat is his for the full term c
n. the lease, and l am engaged to ,sa
.1v her with my crew until the 10th
next September"
,as I'VE understand your position, cal
TO tain, and l am sure you appreciat
90 ours. 1t isn't that we want to end
nd very delightful cruise, but hat "
regard it as sheer folly for Mr.. Brew
"A ster to extend the tour at such tr
y mendous expense. He is-or was
rich man, but it is impossible to il
more the fact that he is %plunging MUG
too heavily. In plain words, we wal
to keep him from spending more of h
. money on this cruise. Do you unde
~ stand our position, Captain Perry?'
"Fully. l wish with all my soul TIL
"a l could help you and him. My han(
~ are lleu Dy contract, however, much
y l regret it st this moment"
II "How does the crew feel about th
"a additional trip, .captain?' asked D
. Mile.
q "They shipped for five months al
. will receive five months pay. II
men have been handsomely treate
n n they will stick to Mr.. Brewster
the end" said the captain.
There is no chance for a muffin
them asked Smith re~gretfully. II
: captain gave him a hard look, but sa
nothing. Everybody seemed uncor
: Portable.
. Apparently the only way is the o.
suggested by Mr.. Smith this morning
said Mrs. Dan, speaking for the W
men, No one win object. 1 am SUI
if Captain Perry and his chief Office