Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-02-16


cleaning" Brewster transferred his
guests to the hotel Of a fascinating
village which was near the sea and
yet quite out of the world. The place
was nearly empty at the time, and the
proprietor wept tears Of Joy when
Monty engaged for his party the en-
tire first floor of the house, with bal
comics overlooking the blue Mediter-
ranean and a separate dining room
and salon. Extra servants were sum-
moned, and the Brewster livery was
soon a familiar sight about the village,
The protests of Peggy and the others
were only silenced when Monty threat
ened to rent a villa and go to house
keeping.
The town quickly took on the ap-
pearance of entertaining royal Wis
itor, and number of shops were kept
open longer than usual in the hope that
their owners might catch some Of the
Americans money. One morning PHI
lippe, the hotel proprietor, was trying
to impress Brewster with gesticula-
tory description of the glories Of the
bataille de fieurs. 1t seemed quite i'm
possible to express the extent Of his
regret that the party had not arrived
in time to see it.
This is quite another place at that
time" he said ecstatically. 1T is mag
nificent! 1t is superb! If monsieur
had only seen it,"
why not have another all to our
selves?" asked Monty. But the sugges-
ton was not taken seriously.
Nevertheless the young American
and his host were in secret session for
the rest of the morning, and when the
result was announced at luncheon
there was general CONSERVATION. 1t
appeared that ten days later occurred
the fete day Of some minor saint who
had not for years been accorded the
honor of a celebration. Monty proposed
to revive the custom by arranging a
second carnival.
you might just as well not come to
to the Riviera at ALL" he explained, 'if
you can't see a carnival. It's simple
matter, really. I offer one prize for
the best decorated carriage and another
to the handsomest lady. Then ev-
cry one puts on domino and mask,
throws confetti at every one else, and
there you are"
II supposed you will have the confet-
ii made of thousand franc notes and
offer a house and lot as prize" And
Bragdon feared that his sarcasm was
almost insulting.
Really, Monty, the scheme is ridic-
ulous," said DeMille. "The police won't
allow it."
Won't they, thought" said Monty
exultingly. THE chief happens to be
Philippes brother-in-law, and we had
him on the telephone. He wouldn't lis
ten to the scheme until we agreed to
make him grand marshal Of the parade.
Then he promised the cooperation Of
the entire force and hoped to interest
his colleague, the chief OF the fire de-
partment."
THE parade will consist Of two gen.
darmes and the Brewster party in car
rlages," laughed Mrs. Dan. do you
expect us to go before or after the
bakery carts?"
I'VE review the procession from the
hotel" said Monty. You needn't
worry about the fete. It's going to be
great. Why, an Irishman isn't fonder
of marching than these people are Of
having a carnival"
The men in the party went into ex-
ecutive session as soon as Monty had
gone to interview the local authorities
and seriously considered taking meas
ures to subdue their hosts eccentric.
tiles, but the humor Of the scheme ap-
pealed to them too forcibly, and almost
before they knew it they were making
plans for the carnival.
"Of course we can't let him do it.,
but it would be sport" said Subway
Smith. Think of a cakewalk between
policemen and laundresses!"
II always feel devilish the moment l
get a mask on" said Vanderpool, "and
you know, by Jove, haven't felt that
way for years."
That settles it, then" said DeMille.
Monty would call it off himself If he
knew how it would affect Reggie"
Monty returned with the announce
ment that the mayor Of the town would
declare holiday if the American could
see his way to pay for the repairs on
the marie roof A circus which was
travelling in the neighbOrhood was
guaranteed expenses if it would stop
over and occupy the square in front
of the Hotel de Vile. Brewster's en-
thusiasm was such that no one could
resist helping him, and for nearly a
week his friends were occupied in su-
perintending the erection of triumphal
arches and encouraging the shopkeep-
ers to do their best. Although the
scheme had been conceived in the spir-
il of a lark, it was not so received by
the townspeople. They were quite Sc
rious in the matter. The railroad Of
ficials sent advertisements broadcast,
and the local cure called to thank
Brewster for resurrecting, as it were,
the obscure saint. The expression OF
his gratitude was so mingled with flat
terry and appeal that Monty could not
overlook the hint that new altar
piece had long been needed.
CHAPTER XXX.
The great day finally arrived and no
carnival could have been more sue
cessful. The morning was devoted to