Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-12-03
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1t was New Years eve at one OF the
gay military stations OF the Central
provinces. India. The ball, given by
the officers OF the One Hundred and
Twenty fourth was in full swing. The
large dining room OF the mess bunga-
low had been turned out and decorated
as a ballroom.
Supper was laid in tent hard by.
and now. at HAS. the guests were
assembled round the we'll supplied
tables.
The One Hundred and Twenty-fourth
always did things well. but tonight
they surpassed themselves, for the
general Of the division was present
He was favorite with them all, and
they delighted to do him honor. He
very rarely gave them the benefit OF
his company in holiday time; but this
was special occasion-necessity had
obliged him to make tour OF inspec-
ton at this season.
Isn't it rather rash OF US choosing
this night Of all others for keeping late
hoursa" whispered pretty girl to her
partner, as she drew of her long white
gloves preparatory to tasting the savory
mock turtle.
lit won't matter for once in way"
he replied; 'you need not get up till
you please. /"
Indeed! And do you suppose for
q moment that l could let our regi-
ment parade on New Years morning
without being present? You must have
a poor opinion OF my esprit de corps!
OF course shall get up. Six o'clock,
isn't it?''
"A quarter past
The handsome young fellow by her
side looked down into her eyes and
whispered something which brought
the color to her cheeka His manner.
too. was suggestive Of happy appro-
priation. and q stranger would have
guessed at the existence Of stronger
bond between the two than friendship.
They were not engaged. though
they were both desperately In love
with each other.
Alas! the course OF true love did moi
run smooth in their case. A sterr
father barred the road to bliss anG
caused poor Aimee many heartache.
and tears.
But Captain Hamilton was an auda
cious lover. Such tribe as the op
position OF q stern parent troubled hi
mind but little. Truth to say. 1
rather added 10 the zest OF his court
ship. Even at this moment the eye 0
the unsymp pathetic colonel was upo'
the young couple with strong disap
proval.
You heard the good news thi.
morning-that l have got my step
Here. try some OF this pate de fol
grass saspic; ~ looks unoommonly
good"
He helped her 40 he spoke H
was most self-possessed man; thi
Capt Hamilton quite capable Q
making a good supper and love at tn
same time.
Yes, l was told and I am YER,
glad. congratulate you. 1t vii
compensate . little for your havin
left the regiment to go into the sta
corps. l wonder why father hate
the stan corps sop
because 1t robs him Of his mos
promising youngsters How bitterl
opposed ne was to my going; and q
because he thought that In the far, IA
distance might make good adjutan
s to the regiment have been adult
ant OF the Fiitieth N. ]. for tho lai
two years and now l have got m
STEP
Yes; suppose that in pecuniar
way you have done WE'LL" and Oh
sighed.
He lowered his voice aud said in
pressiveiy:
Aimee. can afford to keep viii
now"
But the girl looked distressed at hi
& words. and the suspicion Of a tes
dimmed her eye.
oh George. my father will nevt
give his consent You know that b
never will"
HE shall give his consent; inten
to make him. See II don't. you pot
frightened little darling! Do yo
think that stern fathers are never GO,
quered? Only you must have patience
Here. have some more champagne, an
some OF this trihe. There's nothiu
like a good meal to build up one
courage. Hello! what are they doir
now? Oh, 12 o'clock, is 1t? Silen.
for the c. .. and the general"
Glasses were filled short speech
were made and the gong tolled o
s. the hour. Then each turned to
y neighbor and good wishes were Q
changed. The babel of voices recol
msnced with the ushering in OF Z
new year.
HIT j. was not to be. Gentle MI
Barring approached her daughter wi
troab!ed face.
oh. Aimee. have been looki