The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-08-07
ARRIVAL OF GREEDY.
The Rescued Areio Explorer Lands Safely
and Meets Family aud Friends After


morning Secretary Chandler was on board
the Tennessee, and the returning expedition
was welcomed with much enthusiasm and
great Joy. After brief and informal con-
versetion between Commander Schley and
Secretary Chandler, the former looked AK
tously around the cabin and gradually his
countenance became overcast with gloom
Surgeon General Gunnell noticing the look
Of disappointment which had overspread
the commanders eountenance, stepped for
ward, saying ''Your wife is in yonder state
room, Captain" With bound Commander
Schley reached the presence of his wife
and daughter. After. half an hour
ing, the commanding officers Of the relief
ships returned to their vessels. Many were
the appeals made by all classes of people to
Secretary Chandler to permit them to go on
board the Thetis to catch a glimpse Of the
Arctic hero, Greedy. but these requests were
invariably refused. Mrs. Greedy, the wife
of the explorer, had reached Portsmouth on
an early train in the afternoon, and was at
once conveyed to the flagship Tennessee
the commanding officers had gone back to
their ships Mrs. Greedy was put on board Of
the Secretary's barge.
MRS. GREELY
was conveyed to the Thetis where her
husband was. AS the lady passed down
the companion way to the barge, she walked
with firm tread and showed no signs Of emo
ton other than biting her lips and tightly
clutehing her hands Lieutenant Greedy
had not been informed that his wife was
about to go on board the Thetis, and before
her arrival, in conversation with Comman-
der Schley, he did not expect to see her as
she had probably nor been able to reach
there 50 soon. When the Secre-
tary's barge was seen to leave the Tennes-
see with Mrs. Greedy and her two brothers,
G. o. and G. A. Nesmith, sitting in the
the stern sheets, Commander Schley
said to Lieutenant Greedy: Lieutenant l
would like to see you in my cabin for a few
moments" Commander Schley entertained
Lieutenant Greedy I'm conversation about
Arctic matters until peculiar signal was
given by the boatsman's whistle to indicate
that Mrs. Greely was on board and ready to
meet her husband. Now the lady trembled
very much, her breath came in gasps and
her whole frame shook with emotion. With
faltering steps she went to the cabin door
and just at the instant she entered Com
mander Schley left the room, leaving the
long separated couple alone.
LIEUTENANT GREELY
was sitting with his back to. the door, but
when Commander Schley so abruptly left
him he turned and at the same instant saw
his wife enter. With loud cry that was
more like a giganic sob half smothered,
Lieutenant Greedy bounded from his char
with eyes cleaning in JOY at the sight that
gladdened them. Mrs. Greedy, tall, dark
and stately, sprang forward to meet her hus-
band. crying, ARTHUR ''Arthurr'
"Home!' After Mr.. and Mrs Greedy had
been alone for twenty minutes her brothers
were called and cordially and tearfully
greeted their brOther-in-law. 1t was notice
able on board the Thetis that everybody
shed tears when Mrs. Greedy entered the
cabin where her husband was Late in the
afternoon the mother of Lieutenant Greedy
tame from Newburyport and was taken at
once on board the Tennessee Shortly after
she was put in the Secretary's barge and
taken on board the Thetis. When she ar
rived there Mr.. and Mrs Greedy and
the latter's brothers were seated
in Commander Schley's cabin, alter
nately crying and laughing and en-
bracing. An instant before the Lieuten-
ants mother entered the cabin Commander
Schley stepped tn the door and said: ''Lieu-
tenant, your mother is here" Mrs. Greedy
then entered and threw her arms around
her sons neck, saying only: "My sonr'
my sonr' Lieutenant Greedy spoke no
word save Mother but in his tone and
expression there was world of tenderness.
Clasplng his mother in his arms he did
nothing but sob, while
HIS MOTHER CRIED LIKE A CHILD.
Fearing the excitement would be too much
for Lieutenant Greely's shattered condition.
Commander Schley entered the cabin and
wisely directed the conversation into less
emotional channels. About four o'clock
Secretary Chandler entered his barge and
was rowed to the Thetis Secretary Chan
dler went at once to Lieutenant Greedy and
affectionately took the gallant ex-
plorer in his arms in the fer
vor of his greeting. God bless
yOu2 God bless your said the Secretary.
i'You have come back to us almost from the
grave. I hope your future happiness may
reward You for the terrible experience you
have had
The Lieutenant responded feelingly.
thanking Mr.. Chandler for his kind express
siOnS.
AN INTERVIEW.
The writer was introduced to Lieutenant
Greedy by Secretary Chandler, and the for
mer said he desired to thank the newspapers
of the country for the universally kind man.
ner in which he had been treated by them.
He could say but little at present con-
corning his expedition. bat the pub
lie would soon be given an entire
statement through his official reports.
When asked as to his health, Lieuten-
ant Greedy stated that he felt compare
lively well in all respects excepting that he
that he was at times considerably affected |
by feeling of intense weakness. He stated !
that he had gained rapidly in flesh since his |
rescue but much of it was soft and more
injurious than beneficial He said he had |
a good appetite and was slowly recovering |
but anticipated that it would be |
some time before he would |
recover his wonted strength To-day, he |
said, was the happiest of his life. In that |
one day everything on earth was restored |
TO him for which man could wish-hOme, |
wife. mother and honor-in one day given |
TO a man who few days ago was on the |
brink of the grave, is as much as mortal |
could desire. The Lieutenant looked |
very happy indeed He sat
with his wife on one side and his mother on
the other His face is considerably bloatedt
but his cheeks are taking on q healthier
color.
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