Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-08-02
CHAPTER v.
BY THE SHORE

There were bonflres along the beach,
and swarms OF boats passing, with
happy crowds aboard, between the ship
and the shore.
When the Wanderers cutter grated
on the sand, the people cheered the
officers and crew as if they were old
friends.
And the Squire and the Doctor, with
Captain Denham and his officers were
there to meet tn IN. And after intro
auctions that seemed unnecessary, and
salutations full Of honest hcartiness. a
procession was formed and all marched
to Doctor Hedges house, which was
now illuminated from the door of the
summer-kitchen to the highest OF the
little dormer windows. that looked like
single eyes set in the brows OF the
quaint gables.
Mrs. Hedges and Mrs. Condit, with
their blooming daughters, welcomed
the strangers in the wide hall that ran
directly through the comfortable old
building, and then led them into the low
parlor, the red hangings OF which had
not yet been removed for the summer
Mrs. Hedges thought this was fortunate,
because the evening was cool, and then,
with a mothers pride in the beauty Of
her daughter, she thought the dark
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their warmth on LEAFS cheeks.
But q greater master than ever gave
color to fabric had limned the hues of
youthful health on the cheeks of Lea
Hedges and her friend, Ellen Condit;
and Captain Fox thought as he watched
them, without appearing to do SO, that
their eyes were more brilliant and
beautiful than the gems which he and
his officers wore when on duty, to excite
the cupidity of their sailors.
The officers, with the frankness that
characterizes sailors the world over,
were soon talking as familiarity as if
they had been away together for years
on the same ship.
Captain Denham had heard Of Captain
Fox and the cruiser Wanderer, and he
was delighted to meet in America a
man he had supposed on the east coast
Of Africa.
IT must say that when I first sighted
the Wanderer," said Captain Denham,
that supposed she was the Adventure
Galley, which was sent from New York
some time ago to suppress the pirates. :"
Let me see, the Adventure Galley
was commanded by Captain William
Kidd" said Captain Fox, redectively.
Yes, he took command OF her in Ber-
muda. and there can be no doubt about
the loss Of the ship. The Sea Hawk
| went out to take her place
| And she did it we'll, Captain Den
ham. heard Of many Of your exploits
against the pirates in the West Indies
and 1 am glad of this opportunity to
meet you" said Captain Fox, whose
officers watched him Tor their cues.
But how did you happen in here,
Captain?" lied Captain Denham.
Il simply obeyed the orders received
in Jamaica. am to receive further in
structions from Colonel Graham, who
should have been here by this time.
Il pray he may not be in hurry. for
know OF no place where yo2 can spend
a few days more pleasantly" said Cap
| tain Denharl. This was the only con-
| yersation, which might be called at all
professional, that the young officers had
on this occasion.
Lea Hedges was the soul Of animation
that evening, without being at all for
ward; and Lieutenant Frenauid es-
corted her to dinner, the Captain having
the honor of leading in Mrs. Condit.
Ralph Denham and Mrs. Hedges