The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-02-15

the twetny-fifth birthday of Mont
Somery Brewster, grandson and heir
of Edwin Brewster, millionaire, is in
terrupted by the announcement of
ster inherits his grandfather's ST.
100000 He is invited to dinner by
Colonel Drew. lII-Monty offers to
aid Mrs. Gray and Peggy, his foster
mother and foster sister. He receives
a letter from Grant & Ripley, law
yers, telling him that the fortune of
his uncle, James Sedgwick of Mon
tana, has been left to him. Mr.
Swearengen Jones is executor of the
Sedgwick will. IV-Brewster is in
formed that the Sedgwick fortune is
left to him on condition that on his
twenty-sixth birthday, Sept. % of the
following year, he be absolutely pen
niless. The conditions forbid him to
give away or loan any money, but to
get Ibis moneys worth" The Sedg-
wick fortune amounts to more than
100000. V-Brewster is forbid
den to take any one into his conf
dence. He believes himself in love
with Barbara Drew, daughter of Col
onel Drew. Mr.. Jones, in Montana,
states the conditions under which
Brewster is to dispose of the Brew
ster money. Brewster employs his
friends to help him get rid of the
million.
"Why isn't that reaSonable?" he
asked himself after the boy had gone.
Making property over to ones wife
is neither a loan nor is it charity. Old
Jones might call it needless extrava-
gauce, since he's a bachelor but it's
generally done because it's good bust
ness" Monty was hopeful.
Following his habit in trouble he
sought Margaret Gray, to whom he
could always appeal for advice and
consolation. She was to come to his
next dinner party. and it was easy to
lead up to the subject in hand by men
tioning the other guests.
And Barbara Dew" he concluded
after naming all the others. They
were alone in the library, and she was
drinking in the details of the dinner
as he related them.
w "SA sic at yOui uISI uluAcIS
she asked quickly.
He successfully affected mild embar-
rassment.
''Yes"
'She must be very attractive" There
was no venom in Peggy's heart.
"She is attractive. In fact. she's one
Of the best, Peggy" he said. paving the
way.
Its too bad she seems to care for
that little duke"
Hes bounder," he argued.
''Well, don't take it to heart. You
don't have to marry him." And Peg,
gy laughed.
said Monty seriously. I'm pretty hard
hit, and l want your help A sisters
advice is always the best in a matter
Of this Sort
She looked into his eyes duly for an
instant, not realizing the full impor-
lance Of his confession
You. Monty?' she said incredulously.
1--WE got it bad, Peggy he replied,
staring hard at the floor She could
not understand the cold gray tone that
suddenly envelOped the room. The
strange sense of loneliness that came
over her was ineXplicable The little
something that rose in her throat
would not be dislodged. nor could she
throw Off the weight that seemed press
ing down upon her. He saw the odd
look in her eyes and the drawn. uncer-
tain smile on her lips, but he attribut-
ed them to wonder and incredulity.
Somehow after all these years he was
transformed before her very eyes. She
was looking upon new personality.
He was no longer Montgomery the
brother. but she could not explain how
and when the change crept over her.
What did it all mean? Il am very
glad If it will make you happy. Mon
ty," she said slowly, the gray in her
lips giving way to red once more.
'Does she know?"
Il haven't told her in so many
words. Peggy. but-but I'm going to
this evening" he announced lamely.
This evening""
IL can't wait" Monty said as he rose
to go. I'm glad you're pleased, Peg
sy. I need your good wishes. And,
Peggy he continued, with touch Of
boyish wistfulness, do you think
there's a chance for fellow? I've had
the very deuce Of time over that
Englishman."
1t was not quite easy for her to say;
monty, you are the best in the world,
Go in and Win"
From the window she watched him
swing Off down the street, wondering
il he would turn to wave his hand TO
her his custom for years. But the
broad back was straight and uncom-
rraInisiIle His long strides carried