The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-01-24

nor olQ IL surprise MIN Wnen ne founQ
that his presence was not as essential
to the success Of some other affair as 1t
had once been. He was not greeted as
cordially as before, and he grimly won
dered how many Of his friends would
stand true to the end. The uncertain
ty made him turn more and more often
to the unquestioned loyalty of Peggy
Gray, and her little library saw him
more frequently than for months.
Much as he had dreaded the preten-
tious and respondent ball, it was use
ful to him In one way at least. The
profit" side Of his ledger account was
enlarged, and In that there was room
for secret satisfaction. The viennese
orchestra struggled into New York
headed by Elon Gardner, a physical
wreck, in time to make harmonious
farewell appearance behind Brewster's
palms, which caused his guests to won
der why the American public could
not appreciate the real thing. A care
full summing up Of the expenses and
receipts proved that the tour had been
a bonanza for Brewster. The net loss
was a trife more than $4,000. When
this story became known about town
everybody laughed pityingly, and poor
Gardner was almost in tears when he
tried to explain the disaster to the man
who lost the money. But Monty's
sense Of humor, singularly enough, did
not desert him on this trying occa-
sion.
Aesthetically the ball proved to be
the talk Of more than one season. Pet
tingill had justified his desire for au-
thority and made name which would
last. He had taken matters into his
own hands while Brewster was in
Florida and changed the period from
the Spain Of velasquez to France and
Louis Quinze. After the cards were
out he remembered, to his consterna-
ton, that the favors purchased for the
Spanish ball would be entirely inap-
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 good Sort" he thought, with
glow Of affection. The new plan was
more costly than the old, for 1t was no
simple matter to build a Versailles
suit at Sherry's.
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 costume in white
satin and gold brocade which might
once have adorned the person Of Louis
himself. 1t made him feel like 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 note
Of irony which revealed the laughter
that went on behind his back. He had
not realized how much it would hurt.
"For cents" he thought, "Td give
what's left" But he reflected that
such a course would offer no chance
to redeem himself. Once again he took
up the challenge and determined to
win out. "Then," he thought exultant-
~, "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.
It had been Browns special pride,
but at his death it went to heirs who
were ready and eager to rent 1t to
the highest bidder. It 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 a 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
IT think you are going in too heavily,
Monty" protested Harrison, twisting
his fingers nervously. II can't for my
life figure how you can get out for less
than fortune If we do everything you
have in mind. Wouldn't 1t be better to
pull up a bit? This looks like sheer
madness. You won't have a dollar,
Monty-honestly you WON'T.
TITS not in me to save money, Mop
per, but II you can pull out few dol
lars for yourself shall not object"
you told me that once before, Mon
IT," 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.