The suburban citizen., 1902-08-09


ship, and when war was declared
against Spain both offered their SER
vices to Uncle Sam. But this friend
ship so strong, was one Of diametrical-
ly opposite natures. Equal opportuni-
ties had been given the two men to Sc
cure shoulder straps. Butterwprth
alone took advantage OF them. "The
Government has need of educated men
as officers" be said, in accepting
lieutenancy. The sentiment Of his
friend was; "If the country has need
OF my services, l give them gladly,
but a gun shall rest upon my shoul-
ders; care not for the honors Of war"
For this speech Private Chadwick was
highly esteemed by his comrades in
Company B. of the Ninth.
Life in the home camp was drutgery
to Lieutenant Buttarworth. Chadwick,
as eager as any to strike a blow at
them.
the dirty Spaniards," as he termed
them, took the matter more phllosoph-
ically He submitted to the inevitable
gracefully. When at last the order to
break camp was given there was some
regret that the Philippines was the
objective point. Nevertheless. II was
a jolly crowd that unpeggcd their tents
and rolled their blankets, preparatory
to the departure for the coast
The trip across the continent and
Iha ufa on tho tronsnot.t Ieespned In
a measure. their eagerness for action.
To stand once more on firm. steady
land, with no longer the pitching, roll
ing deck beneath their feet was con-
tentment for n time. Barrack life in
Manila was begun. Then a new ele-
ment came into the lives of Lieuten-
ant Buterworth and Private Chad
wick.
Nina was a Filipino girl. She was
the daughter Of an insurgent leader.
Lieutenant Butterworth and Private
Chadwick had fallen prey TO her snap
ping black eyes and pretty face, smil.
ing coquettishly beneath a crown Of
ink black hair. She fascinated one,
charmed the other Buttcrworth was
head over heels in love with the girl.
Chadwick, less impetuous, was caught
by her sweet simplicity. Yet their
friendship did not suffer; rlvalrT,
rather than Jealousy, was the keynote
Of their relations.
Guy" said the Lieutenant one day,
forgetting rank in a burst of conf
dence, II can't get away from those
black eyes, they follow me everywhere,
they are In everything l see; but, some
way doubt her sincerity"
81 have had my doubts, too" re-
turned Guy, "but knowing how much
you care for Nina, l have refrained
from mentioning them. l have fancy
myself for the girl. Nevertheless,
believe that she is trying to inveigle
us into joining the insurgent cause
"Oh, Guy" exclaimed Cecil, "Nina Is
too loyal a girl to conspire for our ruin
In such a manner. | laud her strong
belief In her fathers cause, and l say
myself, without reserve. that with
such leaders as we have, the insurgents
could drive us from the island. But
no. not that from little Nina"
Private Chadwick said nothing. He
prayed for n call TO the field to sever
this attachment. His hopes were real.
ized-but partially. The Ninth was
ordered to join in the chase OF the In.
surgents, but the activity failed to re.
store to Lieutenant Butterworth his
equilibrium OF mind. Military duties
now precluded further intercourse be-
tween the two friends. In the excite
ment of battle Private Chadwick gave
the black eyed Nina but a small place
In his thoughts.
Private Chadwick lounged carelessly
in front Of his tent admiring the beau.
ties Of the setting sun, which painted
the horizon with glory. He was think
ing of Manila, and, for the first time
since he had taken the field, of the
brighteyed Nina. He wondered II But
terworth had forgotten her. II was
pleasant to recall those happy days.
"S-s-s-s-t."
The sound interrupted his revery.
A dirty ragged individual stepped from
behind the tent. Looking cautiously
to the right and left he slipped grlmy
bit of paper into Chadwick's hand.
Guy hastily tore open the note. He
read
"My Dear American Soldier: Prove
to me that you love me. Join us to-
night. Papa will make you a big Of.
acer. NINA"
pang went to his heart. A smoul-
dering fire famed up. In spite OF this
evidence of her insincerlty, Guy now
realized that his feeling for her was
more than mere interest in the girl