The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-10-17
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toned"
Then I shall have to give up, for
do rot remember any other subjects
sho talks about"
Yet it was the most natural topic
maginable-yourself."
You we're discussing me? Why,
how did that happen?"
Very simply, and / was wholly to
blame. To be perfectly honest, Miss
Nadia, l attended the dance tonight
for no other object than to meet you
again. But l had argued myself into
the belief that you were Miss Spencer.
The discovery of my mistake merely
intensified my determination to learn
who you really were With this pur-
pose, l interviewed Miss Spencer, and
during the course of our conversation
the facts of my first meeting with you
became known"
You told her how very foolish I
acted?"
Il told her how deeply interested I
had become in your outspoken man
ner"
"Oh! And she exclaimed, How ro-
mantic!'">
Possibly; she likewise took occa-
sion to suggest that you were merely
child, and seemed astonished that 1
should have given you a second
thought"
why, am 49,"
+ 4 told her l believed you to be of
that age, and she ignored my remark.
But what truly surprised both of us
was, how you happened to know my
name"
The girl did not attempt to answer,
and she was thankful enough that
there was not sufficient light to be-
tray the reddening of her cheeks
And you do not mean, even now,
to make clear the mystery?" he asked.
"Not-now," she answered, almost
timidly. 1T is nothing much only
would rather not now"
The sudden sound of voices and
laughter in the street beneath brought
them both to their feet.
why, they are coming across to
supper" she exclaimed, in surprise.
How long we, have been here, and it
has seemed scarcely a moment! 1
shall certainly be in for a scolding,
Lieut. Brant; and l fear your only
means of saving me from being
promptly sent home in disgrace will
be to escort me in to supper"
"A delightful punishment" He
drew her hand through his arm, and
said: And then you will pledge me
the first dance following?'
"Oh, you mustn't ask me. Really,
have not been on the floor tonight; /
am not in the mood
DO you yield to moods?"'
why, of course I do. Is it not a
woman's privilege? If yoG know me
long it will be to find me all moods"
IF they only prove as attractive as
the particular -one swaying you to-
night. | shall certainly have no cause
for complaint. Come, Miss Nadia,
please cultivate the mood to say yes
before those others arrive"
She glanced UP at him, shaking her
dark hair, her lips smiling. My
present mood is certainly good-na-
tured one she confessed, softly, and
consequently it is impossible to say
no"
His hand pressed hers, as the throng-
ing couples came merrily up the
steps.
Why, MAZDA. is this you, child?
Where have you been all this time?"
1t was Miss Spencer, clinging to Mr..
Wynkoop's arm.
Merely sitting out a dance" was
the seemingly Indifferent answer;
then she added sweetly, Have you
ever met my friend, Lieut.. Brant, of
the Seventh cavalry, Phoebe? We
were just going in to supper"
Miss Spencer,'s glance swept over
the silent young officer. 81 believe l
have had the honor. It was my priv
ilege to be introduced to the gentle-'
man by mutual friend"
The inward rush of hungry guests
swepS them all forward in laughing,
jostling confusion; but Naida's cheeks
burned with Indignation.