The Benton weekly record., 1882-08-31
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~ EST POINT STRATEGY
Food afternoon. AEr. willis. ,

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''IIow doyou 10, Mr.-Mr.-Mr.-why
sare as live, it is Eugene Oakforl in his
West Point regimentals! Eugene, I am
glad to see you. You know your were al
why's favoritc Of mine. But tell MT how
about the Military Academy?"
"WcII, Mr. Willis, tho academy Is still
hourishing in its ola and beautiful position
on the Hudson"
"Ha! hall ha: You always did come to
the point. used to say: 'That boy will
make great general But, sir, Boom o.
laddie,' when DO you return?'
Il will not return ae student. have
graduated"
"Can it be that the time has so rapidly
flown? What il your number, Eugene?"
"Look at this paper, sir.''
Mr.. Willis read: Sat the recent COM
mencement of the West Point Military
Academy, the first honor was awarded to
Eugene Oakfor1.''
Good for you. Better news is seldom
heard In this counting house. I suppose
you are now q soldier for life?'
'rhat depends on circumstances"
"Well, Mr.. Willis, allow me TO unfold
myself. II l can make an impression on
certain lady, and if said lady desires me
to aspire for martial renown I will con-
tlnue. Should she denur, will shape my
course to her wish"
$50 there's young lady in the case!
LA! ha! ha! You soldiers are heavy on
the dash. Who ia she, my boy2 who is
ehe?n a
Your daughter-Maud Willis"
The jolly yet naughty millionaire frown
ed.
"Do you know Maud Willis ?''
mo, sir, Mr.. Willis, am soldier by
theoretic training. My business here is to
take you by storm. like the idea Of beard
ing The lion in his den and carrying the war
INTO Africa. You, also, are member Of
the straightforward brigade, and as such |
will open with Miss Willis, but from many
apecp of observation made during various
vacations, | have become deeply Interested
III her."
Where's much If the man in you, Oak
ford, but
"Onc minute, if you plcAae, Mr.. Willis.
FROM current report. see al; visitation at
your house must be Settled for at this Of
nce'' Miss Willis is an only child, an heir
es8. The world is full OF adventuTers.-
poIicy-players, and you, we'll knowing
HlIS, Go nobly to guard the portal that leads
10 her heart. What | am, you know. Now
1eli me, sir, will yea b3c5s me with an in~
do'"clfon TO one Who has been my polar
8t@F. Deacon light and incentive tor years?'
Oar star, beacon light and incentive
lor years! Why, Eugene, how can that be
"He4 1i. you have no acquaintance ~
Nr. Willis, am fully cognfzant Of her
h1lhd and SOUL l have learned this fron
ner expression and mutual friends. 4 re-
peat-"lll You bless me with the intro
Eugene, from your language you mean
m0rrIage.'
THAT is the point, Dir. Willis"
,,Oaktord, your family is unob}ectlon-
able, your education and manner superior,
Whilo your open, manly course has most
ifavorably impressed me. But remember
mat you are only poor soldier without
commission or position. Ny wealth has
given Miss Willis status you cannot sup
port. You see that there Is q barrier, 81
lncompatibility, that precludes the favor
you seek. Life Is & chess-board and this
Is my move"
Mr.. Willis, barriers are actual and I'M
dginarys What you demand Ia one thing
Justice Ia another. Exclusion upon the
ground you meation Ii untenabls In honor.