Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-08-04

he could not live In grander'
style than ho, does. I've noticed the
uniforms, the material of tho mems
dress, the furniture Of the ship. and may
DO swung from the nearest yard II
don't think it excels in richness any
vessel aaoat, or any vessel that ever
f1oated, and I won't except the crack
galley galley in which Queen : Queen =
Cleopatra" prompted the Captain.
yes, that's the woman; the crack
galley in which Queen Cleopatrick took
them Roming imp-roars OF on frolics,
and got EN- into sight Of trouble. Oh.
you may both laugh and shake your
heads; and this here Wanderer may be
all straight, and SO on and 50 forth, but
I can't see through it and l won't. on
less there's little more light thrown
down on her from aloft.
ant Hedges replenished and relit his
pipe. and taking up his hat strolled down
to the shore, for the hour for his watch
was approaching. and the boat was watt
ing for him on the beach.
Uncle George is usually right said
Valentine Dayton, after Lieutenant
Hedges had gone out Of hearing. but
think he ie mistaken here.
Il think 90 too: you see, some Of these
English sailors are very rich, and can
afford this kind OF thing; they do not
while am aware of this, must con-
fess that there are certain things about
the Wanderer that impress me as irreg-
ular, according to my ideas OF the serv
ice. I am willing to concede, however,
that am only volunteer sailor, and
50 cannot claim to know everything
about the regular SERVICE" said the
captain, rising and glancing about the
room. az II he were expecting some
one.
"One thing we can say, Captain,
said Valentine, Captain Fox appears to
be thorough sailor"
There can be no doubt about that"
And he acts as frankly as any man
that ever sailed into these waters.
you are right again"
He Is in the same service as our
selves?"
YES"
so why speculate about his wealth."
Il don't speculate about his wealth,
when off duty, always called the lieu
tenant by the name he had used when
they were boys together. But I hold
that any stranger who makes himself
conspicuous among US becomes an oh.
ject Of legitimate inquiry. like Fox,
and don't like him"
jealousy, Captain. jealousy, laughed
Valentine Dayton. Fox has been pay
ing too much attention to my fair cousin
All, my dear fellow, fear she is bit
OF q coquette; but, depend upon 1t, she
cares more for one curl of your hair
than she does for this man and all his
wealth. Lea is dashing, but she 10
steady; she ripple1 over with fun, but
she Is not shallow"
See here, Valentine" said Ralph
Denham, with some sternness.
Il hope have not offended you, Cap
tain?"
Not at all; but Lea Hedges Is not a
subject for our light or serious CONVEX
sation. She and are simply good
friends, and she is free to receive the
attentions of Captain Fox, or OF any
other man. without cause Of complaint
on my part
Ralph Denham!" said Valentine, ris-
ing and laying his hands on the shout
ders OF his friend and commander. you
and have never kept our hearts locked
from each other"
when frst felt that loved Ellen
Condit, to whom did I come and confess
and ask advice?"
ITO me; and only wish you could
pluck up courage to tell Ellen the same.
/ am sure she would give you no reason
to regret it, said the captain. trying to
smile.
Perhaps not, but tn" uncertainty
fills me with fear"
| And you o brave sailor?"
| "A fight would follow with the equal
who dared to doubt my courage; but.
between US, would rather attempt to
cut out q pirate single-handed than to
tell Ellen how feel toward her. Here
we are steering away from the ques-
uon."
And am glad Of 1t. for the other
tack is in the teeth OF the wind"
mo, Captain, am sure you love Lea
Hedges, and, so far az I can see the
chart of her heart, all its safe sailing
soundings are in your direction. See,
said Valentine. leading the Captain to
the window. "she and Ellen are down
there by the shore, talking to that
cracked old Dinah; let US go out and
join them"
Captain Denham put on his hat and
permitted himself to be led out by his
lieutenant
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