Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-02

pocket. WIN an inpdliShI oASie-
tion he turned and pressed an electric
button.
1T won't ring, Monty" explained
Subway. 1.-The wire has been cut
Now, be cool for 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 Gained 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. He saw that they had gain
ed the upper hand Of a clever ruse and
that only strategy on his part could
outwit them. 1t was out OF the ques-
ton for him to submit to them now
that the controversy had assumed the
dignity Of a struggle.
But you will be reasonable, won't
you?" said DeMille anxiously.
II intend to fight 1t out to the bitter
end" said Brewster, his eyes flashing.
AT present am your prisoner, but II
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 I'm 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 jailers
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 his guard numbered at least ten
persons and some of them served tea
and begged him to listen to reason.
"It is difficult not to listen," he said
fiercely. Its like holding a man down
and then asking him to be quiet. But
my time is coming"
Revenge will be hist" exclaimed
Mrs. Dan tragically.
You might have your term shorten
ed on account Of good conduct II you
would only behave" suggested Peggy,
whose reserve was beginning to soften.
please be good and give in"
'T haven't been happier during the
whole cruise" said Monty. "On deck
/ wouldn't be noticed, but here am
quite the whole thing. Besides I can
get out whenever 1 feel like it."
"I have $1,000 which says you can't"
said DeMille, and Monty snapped him
I'D 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. Il can make $1,000 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
not 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 a brave man, Joe," Monty
said to the other and blew a cloud of
smoke in his direction. Il knew you
would stick to your post. You wouldn't
leave it even If the ship should go
down."
Bragdon had reached the stage where
he dared not speak and was busying
himself trying to breathe with the
motion Of the boat. as he had called 1t.
by Jove," continued Monty relent-
lessly. This smoke is getting thick.
Some Of this toilet water might help
If l sprinkled it about"
cologne was enough for Bragdon and
he bolted up the companionway, leav-
ing the stateroom door wide open and
the prisoner free to go where he pleas
ed. Montys 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.
On deck a small part of. the company
braved the spray in the lee of the deck
house, but the others had long since
gone below. The boat was pitching
furiously in the ugliest sea it had en-
countered, and there was anxiety un-
derneath Captain Perry's mask of un-
concern. DeMille and DR.. Lotless talk
ed in the senseless way men have
when they try to conceal their nerv-
BUSINESS. But the women did not re-
spond, they were in no mood for con-
versation.
Only one of them was quite oblivious
to personal discomfort and danger
Peggy Gray was thinking of the pris-
oner below. In a reflection of her own
terror she pictured him crouching in
the little stateroom like a doomed
criminal awaiting execution, alone
neglected, forgotten, unpitied. At first
she pleaded with the men for his re-
lease, but they insisted upon waiting
in the hope that scare might bring
him to his senses. Peggy saw that no
help was to be secured from the other
women, much as they might care for
Brewster's peace of mind and safety
Her heart was bitter toward every one
responsible for the situation, and there
was dark rebellion in her soul. 1t cul-
minated finally in resolve to release
Monty Brewster at any cost.
With difficulty she made her way to
the stateroom door, clinging to sup
ports at times and then plunging Vio-