Lady of the Aroostook Chapter IX

In which a voyage aboard the Aroostook unfolds under fair skies, bringing together a varied company whose attentions and pastimes gently centre upon young Lydia, whose quiet dignity and unstudied charm spark thoughtful musings among her companions. Through candid conversation and shared moments, her simple origins and unpretentious nature are revealed, casting a fresh light upon the world she inhabits and the unfamiliar lands toward which she sails.