, 1908-08-20

Possess such a Phenomenon AZ
4 Star PupiI7"
toward the musicians' stand, where
there appeared to be u few unoccu-
pied chairs.
The scene was one of color and ac-
ton. He watched the speeding fig
ures, striving to distinguish the par
ticular one whose charms had lured
him thither. But among them all he
was unable to distinguish the wood
nymph whose sirlish %frankness and
grace had left so deep an impression
on his memory. Yet surely she must
he present, for, to his understanding,
this whole gay festival was in her
honor. Directly across the room he
caught sight of Rev. Mr.. Wynkoop
conversing with a lady of somewhat
rounded charms, and picked his way
in their direction.
The missionary. who, in truth, had
been hiding an agonized heart behind
u smiling face, was only too delighted
at n excuse which would enable him
to approach Miss Spencer, and press
aside those cavaliers who were mo
nopolizing her attention. The handi-
cap OF not being able to dance he felt
to be heavy, n he greeted the lieu
tenant with unusual heartiness of
manner.
why, most assuredly, my dear sir,
most assuredly," he said. Mrs. Hern-
don, permit me to mak you acquaint-
ed with Lieut.. Brant of the Seventh
cavalry"
The two, thus introduced, bowed and
exchanged a few words, while Mr..
Wynkoop busted himself in peering
about the room, making a great pre-
tense at searching out the lady guest.
who, in very truth, had scarcely bee
absent from his night during the en-.
tire evening.
All" he calculated, AT last l To-
cate her, and. fortunately. at this mo
ment she is not upon the floor, al
though positively hidden by the mon
clustering about her chair. You viii
excuse us, Mrs. Herndon. but | have
promised Lieut.. Brant q presentation
to your niece"
They slipped past the musicians
stand and the missionary pressed in
through the ring of admirers.
why, Mr.. Wynkoop!" and she s1-
tended both hands impulsiyely. And
only to think. you have never once
been near me all this evening! You
don't know how much | have missed
you. l was just saying to Mr.. Moiat
oil II might have ben Mr.. Mcneil
that l was completely tired out and
wished you were here to sit out this
dance with me"
Wynkoop blushed and forgot the
GRAND which had brought him there,
but she remained sufficiently cool and
observant. She touched him gently
with her hand.
'Whe is that ~hns-looking young %
csr?" she questioned softly, yet with
out v~enturing to remove her glance
from his face.
Mr.. Wynkoop started. "Oh. exactly {;
| had forgotten my mission. He has
requested an Introduction" He drew
the lieutenant forward. Lieut.. Brant.
Miss Spencer"
Ths officer bowed. a slight shadow
of disappointment in his eyes. The
lady was un~questionably attractive.
her face animated. her reception most
cordial, yet she WAS not the maiden of
the dark. fathOmless eyes and the
wealth of auburn hair.
Such a pleasure to meet YOU" sx-
claimed Miss Spencer. DO you know,
lieutenant, hat actually | have never
before had the privilege OF meeting
an officer OF the army. Your appear
Ance supplies the one touch of color
that was lacking to make the picture
complete. Mr.. Aonat has done SO
much to make me realize the breadth
OF western experience. and now. | do
SO hope, you win some time fine oppor.
tunity to recount 10 me some OF your
army exploits"
The lieutenant smiled. Most glad
ly; yet Just now, ! confess. the music
invites me, and l am sufficiently bold
10 request you company upon the
Aoer."
Miss Spencer sighed RESPECTFULLY.
Why. really, Lieut.. Brsnt, l suarcely
see how | possibly can / havs Al