The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-06

in ne: but this has proved another
disappointment. You have fallen, far,
very far, below my ideal. Good-by."
He aprang instantly erect his cheeks
flushed. please don't go without q
further word We seem predestined
to misunderstood. ] am even willing
to confess myself a fool IN the hope
OF some time being able 10 convince
you otherwise. You have not even
told me that you live here nor do I
know your name
She shook her head positively, re-
pressed merriment darkenIng her eyes
and wrInkling the corners Of her
mouth. ut would be highly improper
to introduce myself to a stranger
we Presbyterians never do that"
But do you feel no curiosity as to
who may beg"
why, not in the least; the thought
is ridiculous. How very conceited you
must be to imagine such thing"
He was not man easily daunted,
nor did be recall any previous en-
barrassment in the presence of a
young woman. But now hecontronted
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 under
stand this to be your wish?"
She laughed. Really, sir I am not
aware that have the slightest desire
in the matter. have given 1t no
thought, but presume the possibility
of our meeting again depends largely
upon yourself, and the sort Of society
you keep Surely you cannot expect
that l would seek such an opportu'
nity?"
He bowed humbly. "You mistake
my purpose. l merely meant to ask
II there was not some possibility Of
our again coming together socially-in
the presence OF mutual friends.t
"oh, Iscarcely think SO; do not re-
member ever having met any soldiers
at the social functions bere-except-
ing officers. We are extremely ex-
elusive In Glencaid." she dropped him
knocking courtesy, "and ! have al
ways moved in the most exclusive
set"
Piqued by her tantalizing manner,
he asked, What particular social
functions are about to occur that may
possibly open a passage into your
guarded presence?"
She seemed immersed In thought,
her face turned partially aside. I'm.
fortunately, have not my list of en-.
gagements here" and she glanced
about at him shyly. 81 can recall only
one at present, and am not even GER
tain-that is, I do not promise TO at
tend that. However, l may do SO.
The Miners Bachelor club gives a re-
ception and bail tomorrow evening in
honor OF the new schoolmisress."
,"What is her name?" with respon-
sive eagerness.
She hesltated, as If doubtful of the
strict proprIety of mentioning it to a
stranger,
Miss Phoebe Spencer" she said,
her eyes cast demurely down.
"Ah!" be exclaimed, in open tri-
umph; and have I, then, at last made
fair capture of your secret? You are
Miss Phoebe Spencer"
She drew back still farther within
the recesses OF the bushes, at his sin
gle victorious step forward.
Il? Why certainly not. lam mere
ly Miss spencer's star pupil, SO you
may easily Judge something Of what
her superior attachments must neces-
sarily be, But I am really going now,
and sincerely trust you will be able
to secure ticket for tomorrow night;
for If you once meet this Miss Spencer
you will never yield another single
thought to me, Mr.-Mr.-" her eyes
dancing with laughter-"Frst Lieut..
Donald Brant."