, 1906-01-03

as MONTY went uOWn lle OIL
4 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 so
decisive that Reggie sought refuge in
the chart house. But the atmosphere
had been materially cleared, and the
leaders of the mutiny were in Il posi-
ton to go 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 beer 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 it
would have put the cruise on an eco
nomical basis"
IN other words, you will accept a
mans invitation to dinner if he will
allow you to order it and invite the
other guests" said Peggy, who was
quick to defend Monty.
"Well, that would he 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 a parting thrust
before she walked away.
There must be something more
than we know about in Monty's ex-
:ravagance," said Mrs. Dan. He isn't
the kind of man to squander his last
penny without having something left
10 Show for it. There must be method
in Lis madness"
HE has done it for u.s." said Peggy.
HE has devoted himself all along to
giving us a 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 heal DeMille's report as
chairman.
I'VE have found a solution of our
difficulties" he began. And his man
ner was so jubilant that every one be
came hopeful. 1T is desperate, but
l think it will be effective. Monty has
given us the privilege of leaving the
yacht at any port where we can take
a 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 a 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 if you say the
word" said the thoughtful captain.
But he is sure to countermand such
an order"
HE won't be able to, captain!' cried
Subway Smith, who had for some time
beer eager to join in the conversation
"This is a genuine, dyed in he wool
mutiny, and we expect to carry out
the original plan, which was to put
Mr.. Brewster IN irons unlu we are
safe from all opposition"
'He is my friend, Mr.. Smith, and at
least it is my duty to protect him from
any i%ndignity," said the captain stifly.
You make for Boston, my lear 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 mutineers,
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
surreptitiously giving the order to clear
for Boston at daybreak. The chief off
GERS were let into the secret, but the
sailors were kept in darkness regard
ing the destination of the Filter.
Montgomery Brewster's guests were
immensely pleased with the scheme, al
though they were dubious about the