The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-11-14
SOLD FOR A RAG.

~ 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
lwenty-fourth was in full swing The
large dining room OF the mess bunga-
low had been turned out and decorated
as ballroom.
supper was laid in tent hard by,
ana now. at 1l:45. the guests were
assembled round the well supplied
tables.
The One Hundred and Twenty fourth
always did things we'll but tonight
they surpassed themselves for the
general OF the division was present
de was a 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 a tour OF inspec-
ton at this season.
Isn't 1t rather rash OF us choosing
this night OF all others for keeping late
hoursw whispered pretty girl to her
partner, as she drew of her long white
gloves preparatory TO tasting the sayory
mock turtle.
! 1t won't matter for once In way. -
he replied; you need not get up till
you please"
Indeed And do you suppose for
a moment that could let our regi-
. efnent parade on New Years morning
without being present. You must have
poor opinion Of my esprit dc corpsl
or course shall get up. Six o'clock.
isn't itg'
"A quarter past
The handsome young fellow by her
side looked down into her eyes and
whispered something which brought
the color 10 her checks His manner.
too. was suggestive of happy appro.
priation. and 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 not
run smooth in their case. A stern
father barred the road TO bliss and
caused poor Aimee many heartaches
and tears.
But Captain Hamilton was an audn-
cious lover. Such trihe as tho OPP
position OF stern parent troubled his
mind but little Truth to say IL
rather added to the zest OF his court
ship. Even Mt this moment the eye OF
tho unsy pathetic colonel was upon
the young couple with strong disap-
proval.
You heard the good news this
morning i have got my stepp
Here try some OF this pate de foie
grass aspic; II looks uncommonly
good"
He helped her as 90 spoke. He
was most self-posS Assod man; this
Capt Hamilton quite capable OF
making a good supper and love ut tho
slsinu ffine.
Yes, / was told and | am very
glad. / congratulate you. II will
compensate a little for your having
left the regiment to- go into the staff
corps. wonder why father hates
the staff corps SOP
because IL robs him OF his most
promising youngsters. How bitterly
opposed he was TO my going; and all
because he thought that In the far. far
distance might make good adjutant
TO the regiment | have been adult
ant of the Fiitieth N. l. for tho last
two years, and now | have got my
step"
yes; / suppose that in n pecuniary
way you have done WE'LL and she
sighed.
He lowered his voice and said inn
pressiyely;
Aimee. can afford 10 keep wife
now
But the girl looked distressed at his
words and tho suspicion OF tear
dimmed her eye
.oh. George. my father will never
Dgive his consent You know that he
never will"
..Ie shall give his consent; | intond
20 make MIN. See II don't, you poor
frightened little darling! DO you
think that stern fathers are never con-
queredp Only you must have patience,
Here. have some more champagne, and
some OF this trifle There's nothing
like n good meal 20 build up ones
courage. Hcllo what are they doing
nowq oh. - o'clock. IL itP Silence
for tho c. O. and the general"
Glasses we're filed short speeches
were made. and the gong tolled out
tho hour. Then each turned 10 his
neighbor and good wishes were cx-
changed. The babel of voices recon
moncod with the ushcring In OF the
now year
But Il was mol 70 DO. Gentle Mrs.
Baring approached her daughter with
n troubled face.
oh. Aimee. | have bee looking
for you cvorywhere iathe'
says that we must go, 90 repeat has
damaged TO take en- a year, any
cause ',s he oI must B: DRILL hopes they
nerpIng. III, ears of continued
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