Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-01

nothing by affronting him. More
over, If we appear resigned and I'M
concerned, we may throw him off
his guard. Personally I 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.
He 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
tempts to enter into conversation
with the crew. He 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 statefoom, and did
not awaken the following morning
until the sun was high in the
heavens.
It was another beautiful day. The
sun was to the starboard of the
yacht. This showed course about
boat was somewhere off the New
England coast, and not headed for
any South Sea islands. Was it pos
sible that Hestor had repented of
his rash idea and was about to re-
turn?
Mr.. Kent was the first to appear
in Social Hail. Mr.. Haven soon
joined him, and in short time all of
the party were on deck.
''Good morning, gentlemen"
Mr.. Hestor stood before them in
the full cruising uniform of n New
York yachtsman. He looked I'M
commonly well in it. He bowed
pleasantly, stepped up to Mr.. Nor
ton, extended his arm and shook
| hands cordially with that gentle
man. He thus greeted the others
and seemed delighted at his recep-
ton.
81 trust that you enjoyed a good
| nights rest" he 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 Hestor. "Ah, here comes
Sidney. Good morning, Sidney.
Beautiful day, is it not? By the way,
| where is Mr.. Vincentp Send one of
the boys and call him. You have
not been formally introduced to Mr..
Vincent, have you? I will present
him at the breakfast table. I 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.
| he Of f0r.sc
nature, and the understanding ar
rived at between the captives the
preceding evening, conversation be
came general and spirited. Sidney
looked on in quiet a1nazement. The
stirring events of the day before had
seemingly been forgotten, and the
entire party acted as if bent OF
heartily enjoying much-anticipated
pleasure cruise. Mr.. Rockwell quiet
ly explained to Sidney what had beer
agreed upon.
after breakfast said Mr.. Hestor
''such of you gentlemen as choose
can change your business suits fol
yachting costumes. You will fine
| them much more comfortable fol
| lounging around. Mr.. Pence vii
look like an old sea dog in the clothes
I have selected for him. 1 will have
them placed in your rooms, and il
they do not fit I have assorted sizes
| from which to make a selection. YOU
will find that I have anticipated
everything. All, here comes Mr.. Vim
cent! Good morning, sir! Glad to
see you aboard the yacht. Shake
hands with Mr.. Rockwell. Mr.. Rock
well-Mr. Vincent-L. Sylvester Vim
cent, of Chicago Mr.. Carmody-Mr
Vincent" Hestor introduced the un
invited guest to all present.
Breakfast followed, and it wa:
quite a merry party. All were hun
CRY. Mr.. Hestor was in boisterou:
good humor, and kept up running
fire of talk and questions. He per
suaded Mr.. -Carmody to promise al
early interview with L. Sylvester Vim
cent, and that Chicago promoter saw
visions of wealth in the aromatic
vapors which arose from his coffee.
When breakfast was ended, Mr.
Hestor led Mr.. Carmody to the mail
saloon, and with much pride dis
played the books of the well-selectet
library.
CHAPTER XIII.