Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-04-13

these details that the captain sent for
the chnrt and designated the exact
point at which the two vessels had
passed each other. IL was liS degrees
longitude west from Greenwich, and 90
degrees north latitude. In other words,
seventeen hundred miles west OF San
Diego. II the weather should continue
favorable, and there was every reason
10 believe that IL would ut this season
OF the year, Capt. John would surely
make q quick and agreeable passage
across the waters OF the North Pacific.
And, further, as he was 10 find q cargo
awaiting him at Calcutta, his sojourn
In the capital Of the Indies would be
very brief. and his return 20 America
would be accomplished without any
delay.
At this moment the mate made his
appearance on the quarterback and in
formed the captain that they were
ready 20 get under way. The sailors
standing on the forocastle were only
awaiting the signal 10 break anchor
Capt. Willis offered TO send Mrs. Al
lairc ashore unless she preferred 20 re-.
main on board. In that case she could
cross the bay on the Flying Cloud and
so reach the city. IL would take about
two hours for the ship 10 mako her
docks
Mrs. Allaire would have been very
glad TO accept the captains invitation,
but she was expected at luncheon at
twelve. She felt confident that Kate,
after what the mulattrcss had said,
would be very anxious 10 reach home
by the time her husband did, and she
therefore requested Capt. Willis 10 put
them ashore so that they might be In
timo TO catch the steam launch.
The necessary orders were given, and
Mrs. Allnire and her cousin took their
leave Of the captain, who kissed both OF
little Waits rosy checks
While waiting for the steam launch 10
start. Molly sat watching with dccp in
tcrcst the movements OF the rlying
Cloud. Keeping time with tho rude
song Of the boatswain, the sailors be-
gan to break anchor, and the chain TO
crcalS on the hnwsc, while the mate or
dcrcd enough sail TO be set 10 carry
the vessel, with the help OF the tide, 10
her dock.
The steam launch was now about to
cast of, and gave shrill whistle TO call
In her passengers, two or three OF
whom quickencd their pace, coming up
the point In front of Coronado hotel.
Mrs. Allairc, Kate Barker and the
nurse took seats on one Of the star
board benches, while the other passcn.
gers, about twenty in all, rambled about
A ~. n Al. 4. IL a.
was sounded, the screw began TO move,
and the launch put out across the bay.
IL was only half-past eleven, and Mrs.
Allairo would reach the house In Fleet
street In time, for quarter OF an hour
was all that was required 10 make the
trip across the bay
As tho launch steamed away Molly's
gaze remained riveted upon the Flying
Cloud. The anchor was up, the sails
caught the breeze, and the ship began
70 move ahead. Once In her place
alongside the wharf Molly would be
able TO pay Us many visits TO Capt
Willis us she might choose.
The steam launch shot along rapidly
Tho houses Of the city perched upor
the different terraces of the picturesqu,
amphitheater stood out more and more
plainly. IL was only quarter Of mile
further 10 the wharf
Look outl" suddenly cried one Of tn,
hands posted ut the bow Of the launch
Us he turned 10 the man ut tho wheo
who was standing on tho little bridg,
In front of the smokestaclS.
As she heard this cry Mrs. Affair,
looked toward the port side OF tn,
launch, where they were running ou
vessel which was also attracting tn,
attention OF the other passengers, mos
Of whom had gone forward A larg,
schooner-brig, which had pulled GU
from the limo OF vessels lying at tn,
docks was making ready TO go TO sci
with her bow turned toward Islanl
point She had been taken In tow b!
n tug, and was already pretty wei
under Roadway. This schooner-briI
was right In front Of the steam launch
and 80 near that IL became absolutel,
necessary TO let her pass, and for thi
reason the man at the bow had warne
the helmsman.
A grave anxiety now came upon tn
passengers, an anxiety the more Just
fable In that the bay was filed wit
vessels anchored here and there, an
hence II was very natural that thcr
should be rush made toward the ster
Of the launch. Everyone saw that
would be necessary for the steam launc
70 come 10 n standstill In order 10 IL
the tug and the brig get by, the cours
being also encountered by number G
fishing smaclfs darting hither an
thither in the stiff breeze
Look outl" repeated the man at th
bow.
IAN right" answered the man at IN
helmi there's no danger. / have ROOF
enoughl"
But hampered by the sudden appeal
ance Of largo steamer in her walk
the tug unexpectedly changed ht
course, veering round 10 tho por
There was loud outcry, In which ii
crew Of the brig Joined, for they wen
trying 10 be Of assistance 10 the tug l.
steering in the some direction. II
tug and the steam launch were NJ
twenty feet apart.
Greatly alarmed, Mrs. Barker ha
sprung 10 her feet, while Molly had II
Btinctively reached out for little Wal
whom she held tightly pressed to h,
bosom.
''Starboard, starboard your helm
cried the captain Of the tug 10 the ma
on the bridge Of the steam launch, b.
this officer needed not directions; he III
derstood what was necessary TO do, al
in order 10 keep out Of the tugs way
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