The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-26

larger than all tho rest OF inc houSc'
The house stood upon low bluff direct
" overlooking the beach. There was a
semi-circular inlet at this point, about
fifty yards across; in this pier had been
constructed, to the end of which cat
boat was moored.
1t was pretty place, but very quiet
enc. To reach it it was necessary to
drive five or six miles from the railway
station in the neighboring town. With
in q radius of mile there were perhaps
e dozen cottages similar to the Nolens'
and occupied chiefly by artists. Milk,
eggs, poultry and vegetables were fur
nished by the farm houses in the vicinity:
fish could DO caught by any one with a
fishing line and boat; meat and gro
ceries must DO fetched from the town.
II was out Of the line of fashionable
travel; and those who knew of its exis-
tence, and had established themselves
there, were united in q conspiracy to
keep fashion away from it. If they
themselves felt the need of little dissi-
patton, they could be at Newport in four
or five hours or at Swampscott before
night. But here they could always be
sure Of rest, seclusion, charming scenery
md rs much fishing, sailing and bathing
IS they wanted OF course they could
noi hope 10 keep their secret long; soon
CT or later somebody would appear and
build = hotel; but meanwhile they en-
ioycl it 81 the more for feeling that
their exclusive possession Of It must be
limited.
Oppo1ite the point was 2 line of low
islands, seven or eight miles distant,
which served rs . natural breakwater
against tho violence OF the Atlantic's
waves, and gave to tho intervening ex-
uanse OF water the advantages Of bay.
| they were also a charm and attraction
in themselves; for they were constantly
undergoing the most surprising changes
under the influence Of the mirage; and,
I being within an easy sail, were often
visited for picnicking purposes by the
soiourncrs I'm the cottages Baskets Of
provisions were carried over, and the
! materials for a clambake or a chOwder
were always 0btainablo from the sands
/ and the sea. The time not occupied IN
cooking and eating could be devoted 70
picking huckleberries, pracucing with
the rifle or shotgun, or if the age and
circumstances Of the members Of the
party permitted, IN quiet firtations along
Che beaches or in the woods. The sail
home was made by the red light Of sun
set or by the white lustcr Of the moon.
The winter and spring bad passed
away without any news having been OBJ
tanned concerning Horace Dupce; If he
had really been in New York at the time
of the preparation Of the robbery he
had entirely disappeared. The only thing
10 be done was 10 wait patiently until he
came back again. keeping bright but
undemonstratiye lookout for him in the
meanwhile. As Inspector Bynes had
the matter in charge, il was not neces-
| sarv that Pauline should remain in New
| York: she could be communicated with
at any time, and itmight even hasten the
result she desired if she were known TO
! be ont Of the city Accordingly, rs sum-
mer approached. and her mothers health
manifestly demanded a change, prepare
tions were made TO go down to Squittig
Point. judge Ketelle, for reasons which
the reader will perhaps comprehend, ar
ranged to accompany them. lie had not
as vet made amy avowal TO Pauline of
/ the nature of his sentiments towards her,
but he had been assiduous in his atton-
lions; and only the greatness of the prize
at stake Withheld him from putting his
fate 10 the touch at once.
They arrived about the middle of June.
The cottage had previously been put in
order for their reception; curtains I'M
packed and put up; mattings spread on
the floors; hammocks swung in the We
randas. Venetian blinds fastened over
the windows. The catboat had been
routed ont Of her winter quarters in the
barn. new coat of paint had been given
her. new sheets and halliards rove, and
her shrunkcn seams had been soaked TIL
they were water tight. There she rested
40 her mOOrings as gracefully as q sea
eull. Every thing being ready, the
partv. conyoycd by the judge, drove out
from the town one fine day and took
possossion. 1t was sunset by the time
The last trunk was moved in. They had
suppor. and then sat out Oh the veranda
cnioying the pure salt air and the liquid
outlook over the bay. There was faint
breeze: little waves made a barely audi
bic plash on the shore of the cove. Tho
boat courtesicd gently off the end of tho
pier, rs If welcoming its owners back tC
nature. The moon rose late and red; II
was past the full. To the right, beyonC
the point. the lighthouse lamp ilasheC
internationally; a sloop drifted past half
mile out. and the sound of bang
hnkled audibly across the water.
ats delciousw murmured the judge
sitting with Mrs. Nolen on one side Of
him and Pauline on the other, and
cigar between his lips. Tomorrow
wen 90 out in tho boat and visit th'
island"
Mrs. Nolcn gave a sigh. She wa
thinking Of her son drowned at sea.
Pauline understood what tho sigl
meant; but she was made of other meta
than her mother. 81 mean to learn no"
TO sail the boat myself this summer, sh'
said 81 like the sea; would like L
live lboside it, or on it, always. How
soft and gentle it is now! But wheI
the storms come -'
Il can give You lessons in sailing" OBJ
served the 1udge. "You know, when
was boy / spent year before th'
mast"
81 learned something last year iron
Percy" Pauline replied, land, now tina
he has become a part of tho sea, | shall
Eel more at home on it than before
The next day, accordingly, the prac
tice Of navigation began, and was con
hnucd day by day thereafter PAULINE
showed herself an apt pupil, and was, IN
deed, quicker in an emergency than tn
Judge himself. Mrs. Nolen first coul'
not be prevailed on to accompany them
but one warm day they induced her 4
venture out, and the experience was s.
.le1cant that She reDcated IL from time 4