MONTY CRISTO A fortnight later Montgomery Brewster had a new home.

In strict obedience to his chief's command, "Nopper" Harrison had leased until the September following one of the most expensive apartments to be found in New York City.

The rental was $23,000, and the shrewd financial representative had saved $1,000 for his employer by paying the sum in advance.

But when he reported this bit of economy to Mr.
Brewster he was surprised that it brought forth a frown.

"I never saw a man who had less sense about money," muttered "Nopper" to himself.
"Why, he spends it like a Chicago millionaire trying to get into New York society.