Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1903-02-25

nothing by .fronting him. More
over, il we appear resigned and un-
concerned, We may throw him off
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 night, but was
unable TO influence him in any way.
lie decided To abandon such efforts
for the time, and to await develop
ments. Mr.. Vincent wandered about
the boat, kept clear of Capt. Waters.
and made several Intellectual at
tcmpts to enter into conversation
with the crew. lie finally repaired
10 social Hail." where he kept Bob
busy until midnight. 1t NAV have
been the swell of the sea. but he
had difficult navigation between the
buffet and his stateroom, and did
not awaken the following morning
until the sun was high in the
heavens.
1t was another beautiful day. The
sun was to the Starboard of the
! W. Ills ~lioNf'l a course ABOUT
northeast. 1T was evident that the
boat was somewhere off the New
England coast. and not headed for
any South Sea islands. Was it pos
siblc that lIcstor had rcpented of
his rash idea and was about TO re
turn?
Mr.. Kent was the first 80 appear
in social Hall" Mr. Haven soon
Joined him, and i'm IL short time all of
The party were on deck.
Good morning. gentlemen"
Mr.. licStor stood before them in
the full cruising Uniform of New
York yachtsman. He looked I'M
commonly well in it, He bowed
PLEASANTLY, stepped up to Mr.. Nor
ton, extended his am and shook
hands cordially with that gentle
man. He thus greeted the others
and seemed delighted at his rcccp-
ton.
Il trust that you enjoyed a good
nights rest lac said. All had done
so except Mr.. Pence, who said he
did not like the water
"Oh, you will soon get used TO it."
responded IIestor. "Ah, here comes
Sidney. Good morning. Sidney.
Beautiful day, is it not? by the way.
where is Mr.. Vincent? Send one of
TIA" boys and call him. You have
not been formally introduced to Mr..
Vincent, have YOU? | will present
him at the breakfast table. | will
admit that his advent was a bit in
formal, don't you know. but he is
here and we must treat him as one
of u.."
Under the spur of Hcstor's good
nature, and the understanding ar
rived at between the captivcs the
preceding evening, conversation be
looked on in quiet alnazcment. The
stirring events of the day before had
seemingly been forgotten, and the
entire party acted as if bent on
heartily enjoying Il much-anticipated
pleasure cruise. MIR. Rockwell quiet
~ explained 10 Sidney what had been
agreed upon.
after breakfast" said Mr.. Hestor.
such of you gcntlcmcn as choose
can change your business suits for
yachting costumes. You will find
them much more comfortable for
lounging around Mr.. Pence will
look like an old sea dog i'm the clothes
have selected for him. | will have
them placed in your rooms. AID If
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 to
see you abonc'I the yacht. Shake
hands with Mr.. Rori.tcll. Mr.. Rock
well-Mr. NinCcnt--L. Sylvester Vim
cent. of Chicago. Mr.. Carmody- Mr..
Vincent" Hestor introduced the I'M
invited guest to all present
Breakfast followed, and il was
quite merry party. All were hun
CRY. Mr.. lIcstor was in boisterous
good humor. and kept up a running
fire of talk and questions. He per
Suadci Mr.. Carmody to promise an
carly interNic with l.. Sylvester Vim
cent. and that Chicago promoter saw
visions of wealth in the aromatic
vapnrs which arose from his coffee.
When breakfast was ended. Mr..
licstor led Mr.. Carmody 10 the main
saloon. and with much pride dis
played the books of the wcll-sclcctcd
library.
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