The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-05

The bounding Main


Chapter ii
The Bounding Main
HENRY walked over to where
a Lucia was working with 4
suitcase and kissed the top of her
head. Remember, Mrs. Henry
Randolph Pell, that you are Mrs.
Henry Randolph Pell, and that
Mr.. Pell expects you to keep right
along, beside him, through thick
and thin"
Yes, Henry" said Luella SOL
emily. II do want to keep right
along beside you. You know that,
don't your"
~Of course / dol" Henry
chuckled. $50 far you've not had
too much of the bitter have
NO" said Luella, rapping the
foot Of the bed.
Whats that for7" Henry asked.
Knocking wood-just in case
"You and your supcrstitionsl"
Henry said ooh, yes, and don't
forget our bathing SUITS" he
added I'VE may not have a
chance to swim, but we'd better
be prepared. I'm glad bought
those new trunks, so won't have
TO wear that fashioned suit ]
brought up with me-"
"And what o fine chance you'll
have to show off that torso OF
yoursl" Luella teased.
Anything wrong with my tor
Heavens, mol It's just about
perfect. / adore it" Luella was
thoughtful for a moment. There's
no need OF my taking along suit,
really. ] sunburn so easily, and ]
swim badly"
Take it along anyway. You
look cute in il. You can be a land
bather. Rector may put in at one
Of the Long Island or Connecticut
resorts, where a lot of folks lie
around under umbrellas"
Just as you say. darling!" said
I5uella.
The next day, which was Sat-
urday, turned out to be an uncom-
monty fine day. Cloudless blue
sky, the feel of summer in the air,
and down by the river sea gulls
wheeling gracefully above the
many boats.
"Say. / wonder il that could be
Rector's Yacht" said Henry.
Goodness, gracious" said Lu-
ella, mot that young Queen
Maryl"
yep. The flag it's flying has an
r on i. Boy, that's regular sea-
going linerl"
LueIla laughed. 1'm afraid my
white organdie is going to look a
little silly on a boat as huge as
that one"
Before Henry could make any
sort of retort. Marie and Tommy
arrived.
After they had all greeted each
other. Tommy peGred up at the
sky.
I'VE should drink toast to the
Weather Man." he said. HE has
certainly done himself proud"
"Right!" said Henry. Il feel all
popped up"
$50 do l." said Tommy. "And !
need a trip like this. after all my
hard work"
Marie and Luella were talking
commonplace things. But each
was carefully studying the other.
Luella thought: "She looks like a
million dollars even in this strong
sunlight, and those nautical
touches TO her sport ensemble
seem TO be just the thing" Marie
thought: Sweet little thing. but
still has a touch of the small town
sticking to her. No hayseed in her
hair. but still not quite smart"
Henry turned 70 her.
rs that large yacht Rector's?"
'sYes," said Marie, isn't it a
beauty?p
'Magnificentw said Henry.
"Awe-inspiring. I'd say" Tom
my remarked.
There certainly must be money
IN radio. all right" Henry COM
mented.
But Malcolm Rector didn't
make his fortune that way" Marie
told them Ills father used tc
own part interest in every copper
mine under the shining heavens
Malcolm inherited a fortune, and
Is now Just getting into radio"
Il see" said Henry. Another
son with everything in his favor
Not a self-made man."
Like you and me-" said Tom
my.
Henry smiled at him. He liked
Tommy-liked him a lot.
Stepping Out
THE small boat which Luella
Il and Henry had seen was now
coming TO a stop in the yacht
basin. A man jumped out, tied up
the boat, and came toward the
quartette there on the dock. He
saluted.
Captain Rector's guests. / be-
lever" he said.
yes" said Marie, I'VE are"
And as theyowere assisted into
the boat, and while their week
end luggage was being properly
placed. Henry leaned toward Luz
ella.
Hes q Captain now" he said.
Luella laughed softly. 81 won
der If we're supposed to call him
that while he's on the water"
The engine started. The little
boat moved of. And soon it was
approaching the yacht, which was
white. palatial. and. to Luella at
least. Like something one saw in