Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-04-16

argued Mr.. Haven. I'VE will gain
nothing by atlronting him. More
over, if we appear resigned and un-
concerned, we may throw him of
his guard. Personally | would like
to break his neck, but it will be bet
ter to appear cordial, even if we do
not feel that way"
Sidney Hammond talked with Hes
tor until late in the n.gnt, but was
unable to influence him in any way.
He decided to abandon such efforts
for the time. and to await develop
nents. MIR. Vincent wandered about
the boat, kept clear of Capt. Waters,
and made several Intellectual at
tempts to enter into conversation
with the crew. lie finally repaired
to Social Hail." where he kept Bob
busy until midnight. 1t may have
been the swell of the sea. but he
had difficult navigation between the
buffet and his statcroom, and did
not awaken the following morning
until the sun was high in the
heavens.
II was another beautiful day. The
sun was to the starboard of the
yacht. This showed course about
northeast. II was evident that the
boat was somewhere off the New
England coast, and not headed for
any South Sea islands Was il pos
sible that llestor had Iepcnted Of
his rash idea and was about to re-
turn?
Mr.. Kent was the first to appear
in Social Hall" Mr.. Haven soon
the party were on deck.
Good morning. gentlemen"
Mr.. lIeStor stood before them in
the full cruising uniform Of New
York yachtsman. lie looked I'M
commonly we'll in it. lie bowed
pleasantly, stepped up TO Mr.. Nor
ton. extended his arm and shook
hands cordially with that gentle
man. He thus greeted thc others
and seemed delighted at his reccp-
ton.
81 trust that You enjoyed a good
nights rest" he said. All had done
so except Mr.. Pence, who said lie
did not like the water.
"Oh. you will soon get used to it,
responded Ilestor. "Ah. here comes
Sidney. Good morning. Sidney.
Beautiful day. is it not? BY the way.
where is Mr.. Vincent? Send one Of
the boys and call HIM You have
not been formally introduced to MIR.
Vincent. have YOU? | will present
him at the breakfast table. | will
admit that his advent was bit in
formal, don't You know. but he is
here and we must treat him as one
of u.s.
Under the spur of Hestor's good
nature. and the understanding ar
rived at between the captivcs the
preceding evening. conversation be-
came general and spirited. Sidney
looked on in quiet amazement The
stirring events of the day before had
seemingly been forgotten. and the
entire party acted rs if bent on
heartily enjoying muchanticipatcd
pleasure cruise. Mr.. Rockwell quiet
j
agreed upon.
after breakfast" said Mr.. Hestor
"such of YOU gentlemen as choose
can change your business suits for
yachting costumes. Won will find
them much more comfortable for
lounging around. Mr.. Pence viii
look like IN old sea dog in the clothes
] have selected for him. will have
them placed in your rooms. and il
they do not fit have assorted sizes
from which TO make a selection. You
will find that | have anticipated
everything. Nh. here comes Mr.. Vim
cent Good morning, sir Glad tc
see you aboard the yacht. shake
hands with Mr.. Rockwell. Mr.. Rock
W~ll-Mr. Vincent l.. Sylvester Vim
cent. of Chicago. Mr.. Carmody-Mr
Vincent" iIcstor introduced the un
invited guest to all present,
Breakfast followed, and If wa'
quite IA merry party. All were hun
CRY. Mr.. lIestor was in bnisterou'
good humor, and kept up running
fire of talk and questions. He per
suadcd Mr.. Carmody to promise al
carly interview with l.. Sylvester Vim
cent. and that Chicago promoter saw
visions of wealth in the aromati
vapors which arose from his coffee.
When breakfast was ended Mr.
Hcstor led MIR. Carmodv to the mail
saloon. and with much pride dis
played the books of the we'll selected
library.