The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-01-10
CHAPTER sIv.-contlnusa.


CHAPTER Hlv.-Continuec
Lieut.. Br4nt Was somewhat delayed
IN reaching the scene Certain mill
tary requirements were largely re-
spnnsible FOR this delay. and he had
patiently wres-led with an unsatisfac-
tory toilet. mentally eXcOriating a
service which would not permit the
transportation OF dress uniforms while
on scouting detail
TIE dance vas already in full swing
when he finally pushed his way
through the idle loungers gathered
about the door. and gained entrance to
the hall. Many glanced curiOusly az
him. attracted b. the glitter 81 his uni
form. but he recognized none among
them. and therefore passed steadily
toward the musicians stand. where
there appeared 10 be q few unOccu-
pied chairs
The scene was one % color and &C
zion. he watched the speeding hg-
ures. striving 20 distinguish the par
tirular one whose charms had lured
him thither. But among them al he
was unable 10 distinguish the wood
nymph whose girlish frankness and
grace had left 80 deep Al impression
on his memory. Yet surely she must
be present. for. 70 his understanding.
this whole gay festival was In her
honor Directly across the rpoU ne
caught sight Of Rev. Mr. Wynkoop
conversing wirh I lady Of somewhat
rounded charms. and picked his way
il their direction
The missionary. who. In truth had
heen hiding an agoniEed heart behind
a smiling face. vas only too delighted
a. any excuse which would enable hin
% approach Miss Spencer. and press
aside those cavaliers Who we're mo
uupoIizln- her attention The handi
cap n not being able 20 dance he EEL
10 b. heavy. and he greeted the lieu
tenant With unusual heartiness q
manner.
Why. most assuredly. my dear sir
most assuredly.- he said Mrs Hern
don. permit ne 20 make You aoqlaini
81 with Lieut. Brant o. the Seventh
cavairy
The two. thus introduced. bowed AM
exchanged a few words. while Nj
Wvnkoop busted himself in peertni
about the room. making a great pre-
tense az searching out the lady guest
who. in very truth. had scarcely bel
absent from his sight during the e1
lire evening
All he calculated. at last K
cate her. and. fortunately. at this mr
neut she is not upon the noor,
though positively hidden By the me
clustering about her chair You ~
excuse Us. Mrs. HeEndon- but | hav
promised Lieut. Brant TresentAtio
20 your niece
They slipped past the musician
stand. AID the missionary pressed ]
through the ring Of admirers
WHY. Mr.. Wynkoop,~ and she e
tended both hands impulsively- An
only 10 think. you have never one
been near me all this evening, 40
don't know how much I have misse
you. I was Just saying 70 Mr. Noni
or il might have ben Mr. Mcneil
that vas completely tired OUT az
wished you were here TO sit out n
dance with me"
wynkOop blushed and forgot u
erraud which had brought him Their
but she remained sufficiently cool ar
,'hservart She touched him gent
With her hand
who is that fne-lOokinE young OF
GER she questioned softly. yet All
out veuturfng to remove her gam
from his face
Mr.. WynkOop started. oh axacil,
I had forgotten my mission He b
requested an introduction He dr.
the lieutenant forward. Lieut. Brzi
Miss Spencer
The officer bowed. a slight shade
81 disappointment In his eyes n
lady va unquestionabiy attracti'
her face animated. her reception mo
cordial. get she Eas no; the maiden
the dark. fath0mless eyes and
wealth of auburn hair
such a pleasure to meet you"
claimed Miss Spencer. do yOu knc
Lieutenant. that actnaiiy I have ne'
before had the privilege 81 meeti
Al OEcer q the army Your a9pc