Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-10

4 uotilO girl tras standing there tntently
observing the soldiery.
hand rtsting lightly on the top OF the
lower half Of the sash Nearly her
whole kgure was revealed in the morn
ing light. She was blond-a type rare
in New Mexico, although her eyes were
not forbign TO the country, being Of q
deep afd soulful black. For a moment
Lieutehant Raymer fancied he was look
ing upbn a countrywoman, but n rosary
and crJss Of Mexican filigree, a silken
rebozoI and that indefinable grace OF
pose aid manner peculiar TO the Latin
races Itamped her as foreign. if not
Mexicdn. while the golden hair and fair
skin, tic beautiful regularity Of features
and dertain dolicacy of the ears nes-
Ting il the rimpling hair proved con-
clusivdy that she was of the exclusive
Castellhnos, who boast Of blood uncon-
taminated by mixture with Indian or
griso
As the lieutenant gazed at this young
girl +! was prompted to an act which
we viii not attempt to excuse, although
amongl.Ae fan and handkerchief flirting
ladies u Spain and the colonies Of that
land Of warm impulses it is not looked
upon ak an objectionable sin against the
propridties. He raised his white gloved
hand Il the rim of his hat and executed
half lalute The young lady immedi'
ately disappeared from the window.
During the "a hours of his tour OF
duty Rhymer's thoughts frequently re-
yerted to the incident connected with
the las guard mounting, and the reflec-
ton thht no had made bad impression
upon ohe whose beauty so attracted him
was fat from pleasant
Next morning he again took his way
to the blaza. this time to enact the part
of odd officer Of the day. He again
| paused at the sundial and sought the
parlor windows, beholding the fair vi
sion of the previous morning standing
as bef,re. She exhibited. however, no
consciousness of his presence, looking
beyondlhim at the band and assembling
guard. This time the lieutenant made
no demonstration that could give Of
tense, but simply indulged himself in
occasidhal glances and passed at the
proper moment to the place OF review.
His ;luties in the plaza ended, Ray
mer returned to the fort and soon after
ward appeared on the veranda OF the
officersI quarters. He was presently
ioiued by Lieutenant Reed, whose COM
pany hid been stationed nearly year
| in the hity, while his own had but re-
Gently brrived. Drawing chair near
Raymek's, Reed observed, "Well, old
fellow,ihow does Santa Fe compare with
the NaEajo country"
Gas rest to fatigue mainly" replied
RaymeF.
"Anh cleanliness to dust and dirt,
you night have added" continued
Reed
PERSONALLY or municipality" queried
Raymt.
"W1ll, personally. I suppose. for the
city is mot very well policed. for fact
But thht Navajo service-I've taken my
turn oil 1t and can appreciate your ieei'
inRs Il Is life full Of danger, minus
the element Of glory"
81 CERTAINLY do feel 1t q rellel 10 pe
secure from alarms, not TO have my
heart bound into my throat at every
shout ,|r find my hand soaking my waist
belt atlthe breaking Of twig."
"Nok much like your life on the 70
toman"
"Nol There one felt that Il the fatei
gave Victory to the enemy the wors'
that obuld happen was impeisOmen'
and popr fare, with some cnance on eA
changtL In Indian warfare defeat means
death and mutilatiou. The red mi
takes I|o prisoners in action 70 one mig =