Lady of the Aroostook Chapter II

In which Lydia and her grandfather navigate the bustling and somewhat rough environs of Boston’s docks in search of a ship named the Aroostook, encountering the kindly and hearty Captain Jenness who offers reassurance and companionship on the eve of her voyage. The captain’s generous hospitality and the orderly, pleasant vessel inspire in Lydia a tentative comfort, even as the parting with her grandfather unfolds with both tenderness and anxious haste.