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friend and n lawyer
l remain, dear Sidney,
Sincerely yours.
WALTER II. ITESTOR

congratulating him on the evident
prospects of the ''trust," and ex-
pressing a lively curiosity as TO its
subject and object.
The Monday selected by Mr.. Palmer
j. Morton for conference between
his business associates and the repre-
sentative of the New York Record
was q perfect day. as has been stated
in this history. Mr.. Hestor was not
surprised when the fnancier called
him on the telephone and informed
him that the invitation for trip and
dinner on the "Shark" was ac-
cepted. Mr.. Morton said that he
had notified Messrs. Kent, Pence and
Haven to meet at his Office at about
four o'clock, and that he would es-
cort them through Battery park to
the pier, the loca ton of which was
perfectly familiar to Mr.. Morton.
Mr.. IGcstor replied that he would
arrange with Mr.. Rockwell and Mr..
Carmody to meet either at MIR. Nor
tons Office or to proceed directly to
the yacht. This terminated thc con-
vcrsation over the telephone
Hestor then called Mr.. Rockwell
on the telephone. That gentle
man stated that he had an APP
pontment to meet Mr.. Carmody at
his office at three o'clock, and said
that if Mr.. IIestor would call for
them at about four o'clock they
would be pleased 10 accompany him.
This was agreed to. At this hour the
llestor carriage. with the old family
coachman on the box. stood in front
of the Carmody building, and n few
minutes later the three gentlemen
were on their way to the boat. They
found that Mr.. Morton and his party
had arrived. as had Mr.. Sidney liam
mond, who was acquainted with the
members Of the group of capitalists.
"Mr Hammond is my attorney as
we'll as my friend" said Mr.. IIcstor,
land he may be able to throw light
on any legal complications that may
arise during our conversation"
81 have not had IN opportunity to
discuss this matter at anv> length
with Mr.. Hestor," said Sidney liam
mond. with perfect truth but | hope
his plans may prove SO perfect that
from this time on the services of my
profession will not be needed"
The moment Mr. IIestor arrived
and found his invited guests present
he gave the signal to Capt. Waters.
The lines were east OF and the boat
headed out past Governors island
and down the bay.
AZ is a shame to talk business on
a day like this" said Mr.. Morton. as
the group stood on the bridge while
the yacht swept past the giant Statue
of Liberty.
1--WE shall talk no business until
after dinner" said Hcstor. "When-
ever YOU gentlemen are ready I shall
be pleased TO Ahow you the Shark
Capt Waters and | are very proud
of her"
You have fine boat" said Mr..
Morton. as the party repaired to the
aft deck-house and engaged the
services of the grinning and dcx-
ferrous Bob" How fast is shc?"
In an emergency we can drive
her - knots an hour" said Mr.. Hes
tor. lie looked at guage. "Wc
are now running about ciohtcen
knots, but told Can't. Waters we
were in no hurry. She runs worry
smooth at Is knots. Don't Won tbini.
500"
smooth as WATCH" said Mr..
Kent. You have n fine crew. Mr.
Hcstor. They seem to be under ex-
cellent discipline. You must intro.
duce MS TO Can't. Waters He an
pears to be the ideal of a marina
officer"
"You shall meet him" rcnlicd Hos
tor with Il oueer sort of smile .Ue
IS the hest contoin that eyer n,,od
n bridge. Cant. Waters has becp in
the cmplov of our family for thirty
wears He served with INV fa1ber IN
the Asiatic trade and tho man of
the world is os familiar tn him, nc
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