Return to Osprey Cove by Luisa Marietta Gold

Author:Luisa Marietta Gold [Gold, Luisa Marietta]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-12-18T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-seven

THE LADY DROXELL

Alex and Catherine had a pleasant but quick breakfast at their usual corner table. They did not linger over breakfast because they were both anxious to get out on the lake.

Alex led Catherine out to his car. He decided they would drive over to the marina where The Lady Droxell was docked. In the summer, they had used one of the lodge's fishing boats to get over to the marina. This was the first time Catherine had seen or driven in Alex's car. He drove a Black Metallic Mercedes coupe. As Catherine slid into the passenger seat of rich, supple leather, it was quite apparent she was in an expensive, luxurious car. It was also evident to Catherine how wealthy Alex was. Of course, she knew how wealthy he was but had never given it much thought. Despite her own wealth, Catherine never aspired to have a lot of expensive possessions. Onlookers would be unaware of Catherine's wealth by the lifestyle she led. If it hadn't been for Doug's insistence, she would still be living in her modest apartment and not the upscale Art Deco loft. She was also perfectly content with her five-year-old Honda, although she could have easily afforded the car she now found herself in.

"Nice car, Alex!"

"It gets me where I want to go," he responded smiling. "I figured it would be a little more comfortable riding over to the marina in it. I didn't think you would like getting splashed with the cold October water in the fishing boat."

"Thank you for your thoughtfulness!" Catherine said laughing. "That is one thing I will miss this week -- not being able to swim. But I'm sure it will be wonderful cruising the lake."

Within a few minutes, they were at the marina and getting aboard The Lady Droxell. Alex had asked the kitchen to prepare a bag with a cooler of lemonade, a thermos of tea, and a box of the pastries usually served on the porch. He thought it would be a pleasant surprise for Catherine. He helped her onto the boat and then got the snack bag from the trunk of his car and loaded it onto the boat. If they did not have plans to have lunch in Davenport, he would have had the kitchen prepare a lunch basket. This was something the lodge did for any guest upon request.

Catherine got comfortable in the seat next to the helm while Alex got the boat untied from the dock and ready to start. The Lady Droxell although having some years under her belt was still luxurious and comfortable inside. The interior wood was as lovely and well-preserved as the mahogany hull outside. Her 46' length provided two private staterooms, two heads, and showers along with a large main salon, galley, and dinette. One could be comfortable cruising on her for the day or staying aboard her for an extended period. She was a perfect way to cruise this time of year with the cooler air temperature.

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