The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-05-31
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ner was so jubilant that every one be-
came hopeful. 1T is desperate, but
think it will be effective. Monty has
given us the privilege Of leaving the
yacht at any port where we can take
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 ridiculous idea?"
Captain Perry has his instructions"
continued DeMille, turning to the cap
tain. care we not acting along the
lines marked out by Brewster him
self?"
II will sail for Boston if you say the
word" said the thoughtful captain
'But he is sure to countermand such
an order.'' $751;.
"He won't be able to, captainr' cried
Subway Smith, who had for some time
been eager to join in the conversation
''This is a genuine, dyed in the wool
mutiny, and we expect to carry out
the original plan, which was to put
Mr.. Brewster in irons until we are
safe from all opposition
Gle is my friend, Mr. Smith, and at
least it is my duty to protect him from
any indignity," said the captain stifly.
You make for Boston, my dear 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
outcome. Mrs. Dan regretted her has
ty comment on the plan and entered
into the plot with eagerness. In &C.
cordance with plans decided upon by
the mutineers, Monty's stateroom door
was guarded through the night by two
| OF the men. The next morning as he
| emerged from his room he was met by
Subway Smith and Dan DeMille.
"Good morning" was his greeting.
SLOWS the weather today?"
Bully" answered DeMille. "By the
way, you are going to have breakfast
In your room, old man.
Brewster unsuspectingly led the way
into his stateroom, the two following.
'What's the mystery?' he demanded.
''We've been .deputized to do some
very nasty work. said Subway as he
turned the key in the door. eve are
here to tell you what port we have
chosen
cts awfully good Of you to tell me-"
eyes, isn't it? But we have studied
up on the chivalrous treatment of pris-
Oners. We have decided on Boston,.
'1s there a Boston on this side of the
water?" asked Monty in mild surprise.
"No; there is only one Boston in the
universe, so far as we know. 1t is a
large body of intellect surrounded by
| the rest of the world.''
"What are you talking about? You
don't mean Boston, Mass. % cried Mon
| ty, leaping to his feet.
Precisely. That's the port for us,
and you told us to choose for our
Selves" said Smith.
"Well, I won't have it, that's all!'
| exclaimed Brewster Indignantly. "Cap-
tain Perry takes orders from me and
| from no one else.''
'He already has his orders,' said De-
Mile, smiling mysteriously.
'I'l see about that Brewster
sprang to the door. It was locked,
and the key was in Subway Smiths
pocket. With an impatient exclama-
| ton he turned and pressed an electric
| button.
1T won't ring, Monty" explained
Subway. "The wire has been cut.
Now, be cool for minute or two and
| we'll talk it over"
Brewster stormed for five minutes,
the 'delegation' sitting calmly by,
smiling with exasperating confidence.
At last he Gained down and in terms
of reason demanded an explanation.
He was given to understand that the
yacht would sail for Boston and that
he would be kept a prisoner for the
entire voyage unless he submitted to
the will of the majority
Brewster listened darkly to the proc
lamation. He saw that they had gain
ed the upper hand by clever ruse and
that only strategy on his part could
| outwit them. It was out Of the ques-
ton for him to submit to them now
that the controversy had assumed the
dignity Of a struggle.
"But you will be reasonable, won't
you?" said DeMille anxiously
II intend to fight it out to the bitter
end" said Brewster, his eyes flashing.
AT present am your prisoner, but it