The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-06-14

no hesitation in advising you to con.
t1nue as you were going. While YOU
were off at sea we had many letters
from him, all in that sarcastic vein OF
his, but in none of them did he offer a
word of criticism. He seemed thor
oughly satisfied with your methods. In
fact, he once said he'd give million OF
his own money if it would purchase
your ability to spend one-fourth of it,
"Well, he can have my experience
free of charge. A beggar can't be q
chooser, you know" said Brewster bit
terly. His color was gradually coming
back. What do they know about the
secretary?' he asked suddenly, intent
and alive.
He was a new one, I understand
who came to Jones less than a wear
ago. Jones is said to have had implicit
faith in him." said Ripley.
"And he disappeared at the same
time?"
''They were last seen together"
''Then he has put an end to Jonesv'
cried Monty excitedly. 1T is as plain
as day to me. Don't you see that he
exerted some sort of influence over the
old man, inducing him to get all this
money together on some pretext or
other solely for the purpose of robbins
him of the whole amount? Was ever
anything more diabolical?" He began
| pacing the floor like an animal, nery-
ously clasping and upclasping his
hands. 1--WE must catch that secretary!
| I don't believe Jones was dishonest.
He has been duped by a clever scoun-
drel'
THE strangest circumstance Of all.
Mr.. Brewster, is that no such person as
Golden, the purchaser Of your proper
les, can be found. He is supposed to
reside in Omaha, and it is known that
| he paid nearly 100000 for the prop
erty that now stands in his name. He
paid it to Mr.. Jones in cash, too and
he paid every cent that the property is
| WORTH
But he must be in existence some
where,' cried Brewster in perplexity.
''How could he pay the money if he
doesn't exist?''
OA1y AAO" IudI AO IILlCc VI the
man can be found. They know nothing
Of him in OMAHA" said Grant helpless
ly.
$50 it has finally happened" said
Brewster, but his excitement had
dropped. "Well," he added, throwing
himself into a deep chair, lit was al
ways much too strange to be true.
Even at the beginning it seemed like a
dream, and now-well, now I am Just
awake, like the little boy after the
fairy tale. I seem like a fool to have
taken it so seriously"
'"There was no other way" protested
Ripley. You were quite right
"Well, after ALL" continued Brewster,
and the voice was as of one in a
dream, perhaps it's as we'll to have
been in Wonderland, even if you have
to come down afterward to the Or
binary world. I am foolish, perhaps,
but even now would not give it up"
Then the thought of Peggy clutched
him by the throat, and he stopped
After a moment he gathered himself
together and rose. "Gentlemen," he
said sharply, and his voice had chang
ed, Il have had my fun, and this is the
end of it. Down underneath I am des-
perately tired of the whole thing, and
give you my word that you will find me
a different man tomorrow. I am going
to buckle down to the real thing. 1
am going to prove that my grandpa
TIERS blood is in me. And I shall
come out on top"
Ripley was obviously moved as he re-
piled: II don't question it for a mo-
ment. You are made of the right stuff.
I saw that long ago. You may count
on us tomorrow for any amount you
need"
Grant Endorsed the opinion. Il like
your spirit, Brewster" he said. '"There
are not many men who would have
taken this as we'll. It's pretty hard on
you, too, and it's miserable wedding
gift for your bride.''
1--WE may have important news from
Butte in the morning." said Ripley
hopefully. AT any rate, more of the
details. The newspapers will have
sensational stories no doubt, and we
have asked for the latest particulars
direct from the authorities. Well see
that things are properly investigated.
Go home now, my boy, and go to bed
You will begin tomorrow with good
luck at your side, and you may be
happy all your life in spite of tonights
depression"
I'm sure to be happy" said Brew
ster simply. 'The ceremony takes
place at Z o'clock, gentlemen. 1 was
coming to your Office at 9 on little
matter of business, but I fancy it won't
after all be necessary for me to hurry.
I'll drop in before noon, however, and
get that money. By the way, here
are the receipts for the money spent
tonight: Will you put them away with
| the others? I intend to live up to my
part of the contract, and it will save
! me the trouble of presenting them reg
ularly in the morning. Good night,
gentlemen. am sorry you were oblig-
ed to stay up SO late on my account"
He left them bravely enough, but he