The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1891-03-19
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II was New Years eve at one Of the gsy
military stations Of the Central provinces
Indis. The ball. given by the officers o.
The l2ith. vas 10 fully swing. The large
dining room Of the meas bungalow had
been turned out and decorated as q bal
room.
Supper was laid 10 tent bard by; and
now, at ll45 o'clock. the guests were
assembling round the well supplied to
bles.
The l24ih always did things well, bu'
tonight they surpassed themselves. iol
the general OF the division was present
He wa, favorite with them oil, and they
delighted to do him honor. He very rare
" gave them the benefit Of bis company
in holiday time. but this was q special &C
casion necessity had obliged him to make
tour OF inspection at this season.
Isn't II rather rash OF us choosing thlt
night OF all others for keeping late hoursl
whispered pretty girl to her partner. al
she drew of her long white gloves prepa'
atory to tasting the savory mock turtle.
1t won't matter for once in way, be
replied, you need not get up 'till you
please"
Iodeedl Aud do you suppose for mo.
ment that could let our regiment parade
on New Years morning without being rre
sent? You must have a poor opinion ol
my esprit de corpsl OF course ] shall gel
up Six O'Clock, isn't il?
A quarter past.
Ths handsome young fellow by her side
looked down into her eyes. and whispered
which brought the color to her
cheeks. His manner. too. was suggestive
OF happy appropriation; and stranger
would have guessed at the existence OF Q
stronger bond between the two than friend
ship.
They we're not engaged, though they
we're both desperately in love with esch
other Alasl the course OF true love did
not run smooth in their case;s stern father
barred the road to bliss, and caused poor
Aimee many hesrtaches and tears.
But Capt Hamilton was an sudscioui
lover. Such .rifs as The opposition OF
stern parent troubled bis mind but little
Truth to say, it rather added to the zesI
OF his courtsbip. Even at this moment
the eyes OF the unsympathe,ic colonel
was upon the young couple With strong
disapproval.
The murmer OF voices round the supper
table increased. Under cover of the noise
Aimee said
| wish you wouldn't talk like that; you
know II is OF no use.
know nothing ithe sort. be quickly
replied. Did you ever yet meet soldier
who was frightened off the field in love OF
war? Your father will not be able 10 sub
due me with stare.
He 10 looking SO annoyed.
My little darling, you need not be 60
Eat . good supper and drink
your cham psgne; then you will be better
prepared to listen TO all have to say to-
night = and have great deal to say, be
concluded impressively.
she gave him quick spprehensive
glance.
Obi George! she protested.
You heard tho good news this morning
that ] have got my step2 Here, try
some OF this pste-de'foi gras aspic, j, look
uncommonly good.
He helped her ss he spoke. He was q
most self possessed young man, this Capt.
Hamilton; quite capable Of making good
supper and love ct the same time.
Yes, WAS told, and ! am very glad.
consratula you. II will compensate =
little for your having left the regiment to
&c into the staff corps. wonder why
father hates the staff corps SO?
Because ii robs him Of his most promis'
ing youngsters How bitterly opposed he
was to my going; and oil because hs
thought that 10 the lar. far distance
nigh, make good sdintsnt to the regi
msnt. bsvs been sdiutaLt 10 the 50tt
N l.. for the last two years; and nov I
have got my step.
Yes; suppose that 10 pecuniary
way you have done we'll; and she sigh
ed
lie lowered bis voice and said impress
sively;
Aimee, | can afford to keep q wife
nov.
Bu, the girl locked distressed At his
sords. and the tuspicion oi tear dimmet
her eye.
Oh. George. my father will never Civ
his consent. You know that be neve
sill.
He shall give his cODsent--I intend 4
make him. See il don't. you poor irish
ensd little darling Do you think tie
stern fstteu are never copqaereai onl.
you mus, have patience Here, have SOM
more chsmpspge aud some OF this irefe
There's nothing like . good meal TO build
Up ones courage. Hsilcl shat are they d
log no.i Obi ~ O'Clock, is ~ sileDc'
Tor the @ o aud the general.
Glasses we're filled; short speeches ver
made. and the gong ,oiled ont the hour
Theu each turned 10 bis neishbor. sn'
sood wishes sere eIchsngei. The babe
Of voices rscommenced With The usherinI
10 Of the neg year.
Very shortly sitersasds Capt Himii,o
ua pilo,iss bic companion from the tan
TO dinsly lighted little snteroom. There
wholly hidden by large group u croscn