The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-10-15
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ny THE SHORE.

There were bonfires 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, q
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 mothers pride in the beauty Of
| her daughter, she thought the dark
crimson curtains reflected something OF
their warmth on LEAFS cheeks.
| But a greater master than ever gave
color to a abric had limned the hues oil
| 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, thai
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 thai
| characterizes sailors the world over,
we're soon talking - Familiarity as Il
they had been away together for years
on the same ship.
Captain Denham had heard Of Captain
Fox and the cruiser Wanderer, and he
4 was delighted to meet in America 6
man he had supposed on the east coas
Of Africa.
Il must say that when I first sighted
| the Wanderer," said Captain Denham
that l supposed she was the Adventure
Galley, which was sent from New Yorl
some time ago to suppress the pirates.
Let me see, the Adventure Gale.
was commanded by Captain William
Kidd" said Captain Fox, Relatively,
Yes, he took command OF her in Der
muda, and there can be no doubt abou
the loss of the ship. The Sea dawl
went out to take her place.
| And she did it well. Captain Den
ham. heard Of many of your exploit
against the pirates in the West Indie
and / am glad Of this opportunity t
meet you said Captain Fox, who's
officers watched him for their cues.
But how did you happen in here
| Captain?" asked Captain Denham.
Il simply obeyed the orders receive
in Jamaica. / am to receive further in
structions from Colonel Graham, VIII
should have been here by this time.
Il pray he may not be in hurry, fe
know OF no place where you can spen
| a few days more pleasantly said Car
tain Denham. This was the only cor
yersation, which might be called at a
professional, that the young officers ha
on this occasion.
Lea Hedges was the soul OF animatio
that evening, without being at all fol
ward; and Lieutenant Frenauld q
corted her to dinner, the Captain havin
the honor OF leading in Mrs. Condi
Ralph Denham and Mrs. Hedg'