William Albert Lewis

“ It was twenty years ago, and on this boat, the Hester Hale. Professional gamblers were always aboard, looking for victims. None were more daring nor more lucky than 'Ready' Rankin. A handsome fellow, of good family, with a heart big and manly, if he was a cut-throat gambler and a bad man all around. ”

“ We stood by the rail as the boat made fast. The young lady tripped lightly ashore and greeted a white-haired old lady.
The Hester Hale resumed her way.
"Step this way. I'll show you where 'Ready' was killed." ”