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BREWSTER'S MILLIONS

To Montgomery Brewster,
New York.

Seems to me your life would become an asset in that case. Can you dispose of it before September 23d?

Jones.


To Swearengen Jones,
Butte, Mont.

On the contrary, I think life will be a debt by that time.

Montgomery Brewster.


To Montgomery Brewster,
New York.

If you feel that way about it, I advise you to take out a $500 policy.

Jones.


To Swearengen Jones,
Butte, Mont.

Do you think that amount would cover funeral expenses?

Montgomery Brewster.


To Montgomery Brewster,
New York.

You won't be caring about expenses if it comes to that.

Jones.


The invitations for the second ball had been out for some time and the preparations were nearly complete when Brewster arrived upon the scene of festivity. It did not surprise him that several old-time friends should hunt him up and protest vigorously against the course he