The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1895-09-28
CHAPTER, IL

The now year brought many changes to
Jane Knox. Her fathers appointment
to the quartermastcrahip had been rati-
fed from headquarters. and they had i'm
Inediately taken a bungalow IN the Off
GERS lines.
Jane was pretty enough, however. to
prosper without any adventurous aid
Though very small. even delcatcly forIr-
ed She was neither thin nor insignificant
III appearance. Her figure was slim vet
svclte, graceful without effort, and as
plant as q reed; but in her face was her
chief charm-tho bright glowing beauty
that spoke Of such perfect health. with
out dcgcneratius into anything approach
ing coarseuess. The sun-touchcd nut
brown hair fell into the softpst curls ON
her low brow; the darker cyclaShcS shad-
ed two lovely hazel eyes and deepcncd
their dreamy, laughing light.
If only she would fall in love-" thought
the anxious mother, SHE Would soc
things in more reasonable light then:
end once she began to compare II gentle
man with him, it would be all up with
Jacob Lynn
They had been nearly Il month in their
house when some rcGimcntal sports were
announced to take place, and Mrs. Knox
determined to take her daughter to see
them.
The first step must bc made and Ali
pore society had had time enough to de-
eide whether they were to be admitted
within its sacred precincts or not. She
would ut least show that she considered
herself worthy of the honor. But. boldly
as she had looked the question in the face.
her courage failed her when thrr had
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not one had come forward to welcome
them on their first appearance.
Formerly they had always remained at
the further side of the band-Sta with
the other Sergcants' wives among the sol
diers and tradespcople of the station, but
now Mrs Knox placed herself only
little way apart from where the staff and
officers Of the regiment were seated Jane
was crimson with modification, ana
would have given much to find herself
safe back in her own home. away from
those sighting sidcIong glances of the
women present, and the boldcr, admiring
gaze of men.
She had turned her back on both. and
strovc to appear deeply interested in the
polo-pony race that was going on. when
presently gentle, drawing voice sound
cd in her ear.
How do You do, Miss Knox? Have
You decided which is to be the winner"
1t was Colonel priusep. tn, colonel of
her fathers regiment. the TIL IIussars
Il was not thinking about the race"
she confessed, blushng.
He did not pross the subject bu. stood
beside hor. making a remark now and
then. and listening courtcously to the tim
In, / l4rr
Knox joined nervousIy in the conycrSa-
ton, he found his interest flag, and after
Il few dcsultory remarks moved away to-
ward group OF three people, among
whom WAS a young lady, who were stand
iug several yards away.
Her eyes We're fixed uVou the ponies
that were being walked up ANA down pre-
paratorT to a race, but She saw rs little
of what she looked q as Jane Knox had
seen some ~ enfy minutes before Per
haps ii was because all her thoughts
were with the what might have been
that she could not see what actually was
The most casual observer might have
guessed she was Il woman with story
Il story in which both her companions had
played a part.
Nora Denc was rot Vet twenty-five. bur
looked older on account Of the gravity of
her expression. which seldom relaxed into
a smile. Her mouth had little pathetic
dr""p which seemed 10 compel pity in
spite of the pride which would not stoop
to ask il. Her eyes were sad with the
sadness OF those which seldom or never
weep. and are the 'saddeSt eyes Of all"
Her face iiEhtrued when Colonel rrin-
sep joined them, and she made move
m"nt toward him. which be forstalIad by
qHicAoning his pace. They were as good
friends rs it was possible for man and
woman to be without Prot"Stations and
with no thought OF anything beyond.
You are looking tired" he begal
Won't You come over TO the seatS:'
Thank you; | rhink we have better
view from here, ana ! am Interested in
thi> race" she answered, only now be
ginning To 81, the ponies a. they can
tered MP and down.
~ she spoke one Of the member hus-
taud-cauc ami placed n chair beside her
which he had brought over from the
tents.
Why did You not say you were tired.
Nora" he roproanhed her gently.
'Ec,ause / dill not feel su-at least
not with standing There is always a
certain amount of fatigue in watching
things ike this. Don't you think soT"