The Forrest City times., 1894-04-13
WINTHROP'S ROMANCE.
What Shattered the Lieutenant's
 Dream of Love.

Miss Garland. my daughter-Lieut. Winthrop"
 The tall. handsome officer bowed low over the tiny hand extended to him.
 Delighted, I am sure, to make your acquaintance. Miss Garland. All the boys have been talking so much about you that feel I almost know you.
 Lieut. Winthrop" turning toward him coquettishly. II think that is pure f1attery, as surely in two weeks you have had time to make my acquaint- ance. if you were so desirous of it..
 True. but then you see 1 only re- turned day ago.
 As he spoke the band played the march for supper, and, offering his arm. Lieut.. Winthrop led his partner from the ballroom.
 Lieut.. Will Winthrop was one of the most popular officers of the -th Al though but twenty eight. he had been in many campaigns, and was now on leave. spending his time at that most delightful place. Point Comfort
 Miss Daisy Garland was one of the belles of the place. She was not tall,
 
 pulsive southern girl. She was the only child of millionaire orange plan tation holder. Having been educated in Virginia, she had been in society but a short time, yet was already one of the most sought after and favored girls in the place.
 Two days after the ball Winthrop might have been seen slowly strolling up toward the pretty cottage Mr. Gar land had hired for the time he and his daughter were to spend at Point Com fort If anyone had told Will he was going to see his pretty partner of the ball he would have politely told him he was crazy Oh, no! his praiseworthy intention was to have cozy talk with Mir. Garland about the least romantic subject, financial news.
 Although very few knew it. Lieut.. w. Winthrop had snug little fortune invested in the far north. Ever since his cadet days he had laid aside part of the generous allowance his father sent him.
 "Of course" Winthrop soliloquized as he went along, everyone thinks just because there is pretty girl here I come to see her, but will show them the contrary"
 As he arrived at this conclusion he marched up the steps and gave de- termined pull at the great lions head that served as knocker. A trim maid servant opened the door and tod him the master was out, but she had orders to ask the lieutenant in when he called, as Mir. Garland had left message.
 Even as she spoke the parlor door was pushed open and Miss Daisy ap- peared.
 "Ah, Mr.z-I mean" with pretty blush and smile, "Lieut. Winthrop, so vou have come at last" and she put out her dainty hand, which was cor dially clasped in his for moment
 Papa waited until few minutes apo for yon and instructed me to keep vou if you came until his return. You can see him at the club if you care to % there, but am quite alone and will be very pleased not to have to walt alone," she continued, pleasantly.
 Well. Miss Garland, if l won't in terrupt you reading. for l see you have been quite studious by the book you carry. I will wait for Mir Garland here"
 As Will followed his hostess in he could hardly conceal his surprise at the beauty of the drawing-roonL The walls were hung in the palest rose color. Great lounging chairs and tiny gilt ones stood around in an in- viting way. The table was covered with magazines. and handsome book case was well filled with the choicest