Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09

man I'd hate to waste all my life trampinr
around at $40 month"
He smothered what sounded like a rough
ejaculation, gazing into her demure eyes as
II he strongly suspected joke hid in their
depths. "Do-do you mistake me for an en-.
listed man."
on, l didn't know; you said you were a
soldier. and that's what / always heard
they got. 1 am so glad IL they give you
more was only going to say that l be-
iIeVed could get you a good place in Nc
Carthy's store If you wanted it. He pays
$6o. and his clerk has Just left
Brant stared at her with open mouth. TO-
tally unable for the moment to decide
Whether or not that innocent sympa thetio
| face masked mischief. Before he succeeded
IN regaining confidence and speech She
| with one hand. |
Really, must CO." she announced calm-
~ drawing back toward the slight opening
between the bushes. mo doubt you have
zone iuiiy as well as you could, consider
Ing your position in life; but this has proved
another disappointment You have fallen
far very far. below my ideal. Good bye" >.
He sprang instantly erect. his cheeks
flushed PLEASE don't go without a further
word We seem predestined to misunder-
stand l am even willing to confess nv
SELF TOOL in the hope of some time being
able to convince you otherwise. You have
not even told me that you live here; nor do
| l know your name"
| merriment darkening her eyes and wrin.
king the corners of her mouth. 1T would
| be highly improper to introduce myself to A
stranger-we Presbyterians never do that"
But do you feel no curiosity as to who
I may be?'
why. not in the least; the thought is
| ridiculous. How very conceited you must
| be to imagine such thing!'
He was not a man easily daunted, nor did
he recall any previous embarrassment in
p,f,,
he confronted something utterly unique;
those quiet eyes seemed to look straight
through him His voice faltered sadly. yet
succeeded in asking: Are We then, never
to meet again? Am to understand this to
be your wish2''
She laughed. Really sir am not aware
that I have the slightest desire In the mat.
ter. l have given 1t no thought. but pre-
sumo the possibility Of our meeting again
depends largely upon yourself. and the sort
of society you keep. Surely you cannot ex.
nity?"
He bowed humbly you mistake NV
purpose. I merely meant to ask IL there
was not some possibility Of our again COM
ing together socially-in the presence Of
"Oh. scarcely think So do not remem-
Der ever having met any soldiers at the
| social functions here-excepting officers.
We are extremely exclusive in Glencaid"
| she dropped him a hooking courtesy land
have always moved in the most exclusive
set"
Piaued by her tantalizing manner he
asked. What particular social functions
are about to occur that may possibly open
| passage into your guarded presenter"
She seemed immersed In thought. her
face turned partially aside. "Unfortunate-
ly, have not my list Of engagements here"
and she glanced about at him shyly. II
can recall only one at present, and 1 am
| not even certain-that is, do not promise
| to attend that. However, may do SO. The
| Miners Bachelor Club gives a reception
and ball tomorrow evening in honor of the
| new schoolmistress."
What is her manner" with responsive
] eagerness.
She hesitated as II doubtful of the strict
propriety of mentioning 1t to a stranger.
Miss Phoebe Spencer" she said, her eyes
cast demurely down.
"Ah?' he exclaimed, in open triumph;
| land have I. then. at last made fair capture
Of your secret? You are Miss Phoebe
Spencer"
She drew back still farther within the re-
c es;a OF the bushes at his Jingle VIC
81? Why certainly not. am merely
Miss Spencer's star pupil, SO you may
easily judge something of what her supe-
rior attachments must necessarily be- But
| am really going now, and l sincerely
trust you will be able to secure a ticket for
tomorrow night; for If you once meet this
Miss Spencer you will never yield another
single thought to me, MIMI" her eyes
dancing with laughter-"First Lieut.. Donald
Brant."
(To be Continued Tomorrow