Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-05-04
CHAPTER v.
ny 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 II they were old
friends.
And the Squire and the Doctor, with
Captain Denham and his officers were
there to meet them. And after intro
auctions that seemed unnecessary, and
salutations full Of honest heartiness, 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 hanglngs Of which had
not yet been removed for the summer.
Mrs. Hedges thought this was fortunate,
because the evening was cool, and then,
with mothers pride in the beauty Of
her daughter, she thought the dark
crimson curtains reflected something Of
their warmth on Lea's cheeks.
But greater master than ever gave
color to fabric had llmned 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 cupidlty Of their sailors.
The officers, with the frankness that
characterlzes sailors the world over,
were soon talking as Familiarity as II
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
man he had supposed on the east coast
Of Africa.
Il must say that when first sighted
the Wanderer, said Captain Denham,
that l supposed she was the Adventure
SullOyy WulOl was SGnJ lIOu Now lOTh
some time ago to suppress the pirates"
Let me see, the Adventure Galley
was commanded by Captain William
Kidd, said Captain Fox, reaectively.
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 Dem
ham. l heard Of many OF your exploits
against the pirates in the West Indies
and am glad Of this opportunity to
meet you, said Captain Fox, whose
officers watched him for their cues.
But how did you happen in here,
CaptalnP" asked 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
l know Of no place where you can spend
a few days more pleasantly" said Cap
tain Denham. This was the only con-
versation, 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 Frenauld es-
corted her to dinner, the Captain having
the honor Of leading In Mrs. Condit,
Ralph Denham and Mrs. Hedges