Chapter 15 Summary

"Schooner Fever"

Since Tully was a boy, he has been captivated by schooners. The arrival of Cleopatra on the Lucretia is all it takes to hook Tully like a fish. A dinghy comes to shore with four oarsmen and Cleopatra on board. Cleopatra calls out to Tully and tells him that she's looking for Destin Walker. Tully responds that he knows him and he introduces himself along with the fact that he's originally from Wyoming. He tells her that he worked for Dr. Walker on lighthouse experiments, which immediately catches Cleopatra's attention. Tully explains that Dr. Walker has moved on to Belize for further lighthouse experiments. Cleopatra invites Tully to dinner on the Lucretia and he accepts.

Chapter 15 Analysis

Cleopatra and Tully meet for the first time. Cleopatra, on occasion, will state that fate has brought her and Tully together. When Tully and...