Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-11-04


letter in the longed-for handwriting
never came. Her sentiment for the
handsome young fellow had been some
thing between interest and love-just
intense enough to arouse her pique and
lpride at his fickleness and at the same
time preventing her from bestowing
her affections elsewhere.
Despite her lack of interest in her
personal appearance tonight, she had
never looked prettier than when she
came down TO the dining room to see
that the table was properly set. In the
meantime, the G. A. II. post and
band were assembled at the depot
awaiting the coming Of the train and
their distinguished guest. The train
brought but one passenger for Ashley
Hill. beardess boy with square
shoulders and military bearing, who
Looked with much establishment at the
multitude.
Il didn't suppose Ashley Hill boast
ed of so large population" he
thought.
Just then he was accosted by Captain
NdIhlfls Guy. sbhhS wv -"
happen TO know II the Assistant Quar-
Itermaster-G General was on your train"
We'll, guess do" was the reply,
accompanied by hearty laugh. Il am
the Assistant Quartermaster-Gener
Are you the commander of the post
who talked over the phone with me?"
That's me. You must excuse me.
rntnnnl nnI I
got you set down in my mind as a
Civil War veteran. You see we old SOL
,diers are quite apt to forget the young
Hood"
The Assistant Quartermlster-G General
gave another of his inspiring laughs.
lam Colonel by virtue of my Office
as Assistant Quartermaster-Ge General,
and | am Assistant Quartermaster-
General by virtue of being a national
guard officer and adjusting politician"
We'll, it's good one on me"
laughed the commander and he intro
duced the Assistant QuarteTmaster-
General as such to the post. who babe
him a hearty welcome and to his great
amusement escorted him to the hotel
to the music OF the Star Spangled Ban
lner.
They gave him the best the hotel af-
tOrded and he then proceeded to call
the freight agent to time, secure the
, tents and order the delinquent armorer
and squad of workmen to be up and
doing at sunrise. 1t was evident that
the young Colonel was forceful. When
Capt. Gambler was escorting him to his
home he suddenly exclaimed
Il don't know your name yet. |
didn't catch It over the phone"
"Haverly Leonard Haverly. don't
know yours either.
MY name is Gambler"
The young man started. II wonder
If | haven't met your daughter, Miss
Eloise Candler?"
Yes; she's my daughter, And you
know herr"
II met her at Buffalo last winter at
the home of Miss Woodson."
well, don't that beat all! And
Eloise Is expecting me to bring home
an old soldier"
Il have been up at our camp ground
for a month" said the young Colonel
presently, and knew nothing OF your
business transaction until you 'phoned
today. ! had clerk look 1t up and
he simply gave me the place the tents
had been billed TO and the number of
your post. ! didn't notice your name"
They had now reached the Gambler
residence, and the Captain ushered his
guest into the dining room.
"Oh, here you are, Eloise' Here's
some one you know. I'll go and tell ma
to dish up the supper"
As the Captain left the room Eloise
turned and beheld the ideal of her girl
ish fancy. The color quickly rose in
her fair face, but she grayely and cour-
teously babe him welcome and then
turned again to the flowers she was
Arranging in the center of the table.
Papa expected an old soldier she
said with a slight smile.
And are you sorry, Eloise, that |
came instead?"
No" she said, but in very formal
manner. Il am very glad to again
meet friend Of Mabel's. ! have very
pleasant recollections of my visit in
Buffalo"
He looked at her intently. He was a
wonderful man for action and direct
ness. "EIoise," he demanded sudden
ly. why didn't you answer my letter."
! Il have never received a letter from
you" she replied with some indigna-
ton in her accents.
, II wrote you the day | received your
note and directed it as you said, Box
No. H."
| She looked at him with incredulous
eyes. Il never received it," she said
indifferently.
| At this moment her parents entered
followed by the servant who bore a
tray.
why, Elihu, Why didn't you take
him in the parlor?" said Mrs Gambler
in an aside Of CONSERVATION to her hus-
band. Mr. Gambler laughed and pre-
scented the young Colonel, They then
sat down to supper Eloise took but