Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-19
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ing, hopeful and reasonably sure OF
better Things to come. Most Of them
bore names that meant something in
the story of New York. Indeed one OF
them had remarked, "A man is known
b. the sIrvct tnat 5 nameu after MN,
and as he was a new member they
called him Subway.
The most popular man in the COM
pany was young Monty Brewster. He
was tall and straight and smooth
shaven. People called him clean look
ing" Older women were interested in
him because his father and mother had
made a romantic runaway match,
which was the talk Of the town in the
seventies, and had never been forgiven
Worldly women were interested in him
because he was the only grandson OF
Edwin Peter Brewster, who was many
times a millionaire, and Monty was
fairy crtain to be his heir, barring an
absentminded gift to charity. Younger
women were interested for much
more obvious and simple reason-they
liked him. Men also took to Monty be-
cause he was a good sportsman, a man
among men, because he had decent
respect for himself and no great aver
sion to work.
His father and mother had both died
while he was still child, and as II TO
make up for his long relentlessness, the
grandfather had taken the boy to his
20 h
what he called affection. After college
and some months on the continent
however, Monty had preferred to be-
independent. Old Mr. Brewster had
found him a place in the bank, but be-
yond this and occasional dinners Mon
" asked for and received no favors'
1t was a question Of work, and hard
work and small pay. He lived on MS
salary because he had to, but he did
not resent his grandfathers attitude.
He was better satisfied to spend his
weakly salary" as he called 1t, In MS
own way than to earn more by dining
seven nights a week with an old man
who had forgotten he was ever young
1t was less wearing, he said.
Among the Little Sons Of the Rich
birthdays were always occasions for
feasting. The table was covered with
dishes sent up from the French res
taurant in the basement. The chairs
were pushed back, cigarettes were
lighted, men had their knees crossed.
Then Pettingill got up.
H. stNk.n n
TO celebrate the twenty-fifth birthday
of Mr. Montgomery Brewster. l ask
YOU all to join me in drinking to his
long life and happiness"
NO heel taps" same one shouted.
brewster! Brewster" all called att
once.
For he's a jolly good fellow,
For he's a jolly good fellow"
The sudden ringing of an electric bell
cut off this flow of sentiment and sol
unusual was the interruption that the
ten members Strengthened up as II
jerked into position by string.
THE police!" some one suggested.
All faces were turned toward the door.
A water stood there, uncertain wheth-
Ell to turn the knob or push the bolt.
"Nuisance!" said Richard Van Win
kle. Il want to hear Brewsters
speech"
Speech! Speech" Echoed every
where. Men settled into their places.
Mr.. Montgomery Brewster" Pettin-
gill introduced.
Again the bell rang-loud and long.
Re-enforcements. I'll bet there's a
patrol in the street" remarked Oliver
Harrison.
IF it's only the police, let them in"
said Pettingil II thought it was a
creditor"
The waiter opened the door.
Some one to see Mr. Brewster, sir,
he announced.
rs she pretty! WAITER" called Nc
Cloud
He says he is Ellis, from your
grandfathers, sir"
MY compliments to Ellis and ask
him to inform my grandfather that It's
after banking hours. I'll see him in
the morning" said Mr.. Brewster, who
had Redeemed under the jests Of his
companions.
Grandpa doesn't want his Monty
to stay out after dark" Chuckled Sub
way Smith.
1T was most thoughtful Of the old
gentleman to have the man call for
YOU with the perambulator," shouted
Pettingin above the laughter. Tell
him you've already had your bottle"
added McCloud.
Waiter, tell Ellis I'm too busy to
be SEEN" commanded Brewster and as
Ellis went down in the elevator a roar
followed him.
Now for Brewsters speech! Brew
ster!"
Monty rose.
Gentlemen, you seem TO have for
gotten for the moment that l am twen-
tv-five years old this day and that your
remarks have been childish and Who'll
Is unbecoming the dignity Of my age
That l have arrived at a period Of dis
erection IS evident from nv choice or
friends that am entitled to your re-
spcct is evident from nv grandfathers {
notorious wealth You have done me
the honor to drink nv health and re-
assure me as to the inoffensiveness Of
approaching senilitv. Now I ask you
all to rise and drink to the Little Sons
of the Rich. May the Lord love u.s."
An hour later Rip Van Wrinkle and
subway Smith were singing Tell me.
Pretty Maiden" to the uncertain ac-
comraniment Of Pettingilrs violin.
when the electric bell again disturbed
the company.
For heavens sake" shouted Harri-
son. who had been singing With All
Thv Faults. l Love Thee Still" to Pet
ting'lrs Law figure.
Come home with me, grandson;