Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-07-18
CHAPTER XIV.
ON SOCIAL ISLAND.

Had visitor dropped in on the
eight occupants of the Hestor bun
galow ut seven o'clock that Wednes-
day morning of the tenth day of
May, he would not have imagined
they were marooned. Even Mr.. Pence
had recovered his spirits il not his
courage. The cooling waters of a
bath infused new life into the million
aire castaways, and ut six o'clock all
of them, except the phlegmatic Mr..
Kent, were assembled in the main
room Of the bungalow; that gentle
man making his appearance half an
hour later.
Gentlemen" said Mr.. Palmer j.
Morton, 1--WE will have plenty Of time
to discuss our situation and to for
mulate plans. After consulting my
stomach, / am of the opinion that
the first problem is that of break
fast"
Yes, and unlike many castaways
of history and of romance, we should
not have great difficulty in satisfying
our hunger" observed Mr.. Rockwell.
"Mr. Vincent, you are familiar
with our resources in the matter of
food" said Mr.. Morton. suppose
you sec what can be done in the way
of breakfast. ] imagine there is
plenty of cold stuff which will serve
for the present. Later we will or
ganize our forces and perhaps do
better"
Il will help Mr.. Vincent" said Sid
ney Hammond. You gentlemen re-
tire to the veranda and give us the
use of the dining room and kitchen
for half an hour or so, and we prom
Use you will not starve."
While the others strolled down to
the landing where the "Shark" once
rested, Sidney and Vincent took pos
session of the culinary part of the
bungalow. They soon found the ia
BILE linen, and Sidney arranged the
plates. knives, forks, spoons and
cruets. while Vincent was busy build
ing fire in the kitchen range. From
the cave Vincent produced two dozen
eggs. a part of large stock which
had been kept in the refrigerators
of the shark" and which were so
packed that they would remain fresh
for weeks. He brought up ham and
bacon and potatoes. There was also
n dozen loaves of bread from the
stores of the yacht. and plenty of sea
biscuits. The coffee pot was soon
boiling. and it's pleasing aroma filled
the kitchen. There was an unlimited
supply of condensed milk.
81 have always Dragged about be-
ing good cook, and here is where
am put to the test" said Sidney,
as he sliced several loaves of bread
and prepared to make toast. Vim
cent remembered there was supply
of grapefruit and oranges.
Serve both of Them" said Sidney.
THAT means finger bowls. Have we
any finger bowls?"
Sure" answered Vincent, as he
made them ready.
In less than half an hour Sidney
stood in front of the bungalow and
rang a dinner bell which had been
found by the inquisitive Mr.. Vincent.
In the meantime Sidney stepped to
the rear of the building and plucked
a big bouquet of flowers, which now
adorned the table. A massive water
service. silver butter dishes, and an
imposing array of glass and china
were set off by the spotless linen
and flowers.
"Be seated, gentlemen" said Sid
ney.
"This is magic" said Mr.. Rockwell.
IF your menu is as good as your
service, we are indeed fortunate"
All were surprised and delighted.
Sidney touched button and set two
electric fans in motion. They found
the grapefruit delicious, and Mr..
Kent declared that the oranges were
the best he ever had tasted. A few
minutes later L. Sylvester Vincent
entered with huge platter OF
poached eggs, cooked to perfection.
Sidney followed with crisp bits OF
bacon and generous installment OF
broiled ham. Mr.. Morton clapped his
hands and proposed three cheers and
n vote of thanks for the cooks. They
were given with a will. Then all fell
on the viands. But the cooks were
not yet through. They served French
fried notatoes and Saratoga chips,