Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-01-19
CHAPTER XVII (Continued)

VII III An ~ NSO'Nibd"'js
1T won't ring, Monty" explained
Subway "The wire has been cut.
Now, be cool for a 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 calmed 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 prisoner for the
entire voyage unless he submitted to
the will Of the majority.
Brewster listened darkly to the proc
lamatiOn. lie saw that they had gain
ed the upper hand by a 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 q struggle.
But you will be reasonable, won't
your" said DeMille anxiously.
II intend to fight it out to tho bitter
end" said Brewster, his eyes flashing.
AT present I am your prisoner, but 1t
Is a long way to Boston"
For three days and two nights the
Filter steamed westward into the At
lantic, with her temporary owner lock.
ed In his stateroom. The confinement
was irksome, but he rather liked the
sensation of being interested In some
thing besides money. He frequently
laughed to himself over the absurdity
Of the situation. His enemies were
friends, true and devoted; his 1ailers
were relentless, but they were consid-
crate. The original order that he should
be guarded by one man was violated
on the first day. There were times
when bis guard numbered at least ten
persons and some of them served tea
and begged him to listen to reason.
1T Is difficult not to listen," he said
flercely. ITS like holding a man down
and then asking him to be quiet. But
my time Is coming"
Revenge will be hisw exclaimed
Mrs. Dan tragically.
"You might have your term shorten.
ed on account Of good conduct IL you
would only behave" suggested Peggy,
whose reserve was beginning to soften.
"Please be good and give In"
Il haven't been happier during the
whole cruise" said Monty. ION deck
wouldn't be noticed, but here I am
quite the whole thing. Besides can
get out whenever feel like IT.
Il have $1,000 which says you can't"
said DeMille, and Monty snapped him
up SO eagerly that he added, that you
can't get out Of your own accord"
Monty acceded to the condition and
offered odds on the proposition to the
others. but there were no takers.
THAT settles It," he smiled grimly to
himself. II can make 81, 600 by staying
here. and can't afford to escape"
, On the third day of Monty's impris-
onment the Filter began to roll heavi-
ly. At first he gloated over the discom-
fort Of his guards, who obviously did
hot like to stay below. Subway Smith
and Bragdon were on duty and neither
was famous as a good sailor. When
Monty lighted his pipe there was con-
sternation. and Subway rushed on
deck.
You are brave man, joe" Monty
said to the other and blew a cloud of
smoke In his direction. II knew you
would SUCK to your post. xOu wouldn't
leave 1t even IL the ship should 60
down"
Bragdon had reached the stage where
he dared not speak and was busying
himself trying to breathe with the mo-
ton Of the boat, as he had called it.
by JOve." continued Monty relent-
lessly. This smoke Is getting thick.
Some Of this toilet water might help II
sprinkled 1t about"
One Whit Of the sweet smelling
cologne was enough for BragdOn and
he bolted up the companionway, lcav-
Ing the stateroom door wide open and
the prisoner free to go where he pleas
ed. Monty's first impulse was to fol-
low. but he checked himself on the
threshold.
Hang that bet with DeMille," he
said to himself. and added aloud to the
fleeing guard, The key, JOEL dare
you to come back and get it,
But BragdOn was beyond recall and
Monty locked the door on the inside
and passed the key through the ven
tilatOr. $500