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

CHAPTER XVII.
Now will you be good?" cried Reg
gie yanderpool to DeMille as Monty
went down the companionway. Inc
remark was precisely what was neeo-
ed. for the pent up feelings Of the en-
tire company were now poured forth
unon the unfortunate young man.
subway Smith was for hanging MIN 10
the yardarm, and the denunciation oi
tho others was so decisive that Reggie
sought refuge in the chart house. But
the atmosphere had been materially
cleared. and the leaders OF the mutiny
were In a position to go into executive
session and consider the matter. The
women waited on deck while the meet
ing lasted. They were unanimous In
the opinion that the AFFAIR had oeeh
badly managed.
"They should have offered to stay py
the ship provided Monty would let MT.
DeMille manage the cruise, SAID MISS
Valentine. THAT would have been
concession, and at the same time IL
would have put the cruise on an eco
nomical basis"
I'm other words, you will accept a
mans invitation to dinner II ne VIII
allow YOU to order it and invite the
other guests" said Peggy, who was
quick to defend Monty.
well, that would be better tnan
helping to eat up every bit Of food he
possessed" But Miss Valentine al
ways avoided argument when she
could and give this parting thrust
before she walked away.
There must be something more
than we know about in Monty's ex-
travagance," said Mrs. Dan. He isn't
the kind of man to squander MS last
penny without having something lert
to show for 1t. There must be method
in his madness"
He has done 1t for u.s." said Peggy.
He has devoted himself all along to
giving us a good time, and now we are
showing our gratitude"
Further discussion was prevented by
the appearance Of the conspiring COM
mittee. and the whole company was
summoned to hear DeMille's report as
chairman.
I'VE have found a solution OF our
difficulties" he began. And his man
ner was so jubilant that every one be-
came hopeful. ut is desperate, but l
think II will be effective. Monty has
given us the privilege Of leaving the
yacht at any port where we can take
a steamer to New York. Now, my
suggestion is that We select the most
convenient place for all Of us, and OBJ
yiously there Is nothing quite so con-
venient as Boston"
Dan DeMille, you are quite foolish
cried his wife. who ever conceived
such a ridiculous idea?"
Captain Perry has his instructions"
continued DeMille, turning to the cap
tain. Are we not acting along the
lines marked out by Brewster him.
self?"
81 will sail for Boston II you say the
But he is sure to countermand such
an order"
He won't be able to, captain!" cried
Subway Smith, who had for some time
been eager to join in the conversation.
This is a genuine, dyed in the wool
mutiny, and We expect to carry out
the original plan, which was to put
Mr.. Brewster in irons until we are
safe from all opposition
He is my friend, Mr.. Smith, and at
least it is my duty to protect him from
any indignity," said the captain stiffly.
You make for Boston, my dear cap
tain, and Wen do the rest" said De-
Mile. "Mr. Brewster can't counter
mand your orders unless he sees you
in person. Well see to it that he has
no chance to talk to you until we are
in sight Of Boston harbor."
The captain looked doubtful and
shook his head as he walked away.
At heart he was with the mutineers,
and his mind was made up to assist
them as long as 1t was possible to do
so without violating his obligations to
Brewster He felt guilty, however, in
surreptitiously giving the order to clear
for Boston at daybreak. The chief Of
ficers were let into the secret, but the
sailors were kept in darkness regard
ing the destination Of the Filter.
Montgomery Brewster's guests were
immensely pleased with the scheme,
although they were dubious about the
outcome. Mrs. Dan regretted her has
ty comment on the plan and entered
into the plot with eagerness. In ac-
cordance with plans decided upon by
the mutineers, Monty's stateroom door
was guarded through the night by two
Of the men. The next morning as he
emerged from his room he was met by
Subway Smith and Dan DeMille.
Good morning" was his greeting.
"How's the weather today?"
Bully" answered DeMille. by the
way, you are going to have breakfast
in your room, old man."
Brewster unsuspectingly led the way
into his stateroom, the two following.
What's the mystery?" he demanded.
We've been deputized to do some
very nasty work." said Subway as he
turned the key in the door. I'VE are
here to tell you what port We have
chosen"
Its awfully good of you to tell me"
Yes, isn't it? But we have studied
up on the chivalrous treatment Of pris-
oners. We have decided on Boston"
rs there Boston on this side of the
water?" asked Monty in mild surprise.
No: there is only one Boston in the
universe, so far as We know. 1t is a
large body of intellect surrounded by
the rest of the world
What are you talking about? You
don't mean Boston. Mass" cried Mon
ty, leaping to his feet.
Precisely. That's the port for US,
and you told us to choose for our
selves" said Smith.
We'll, l won't have it, that's ALL"
o.,oIo;road prawster indignantly "Can-