The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-28

might do much better than that There
is so much work In the world worth
doing. and so much better pay"
What do you mean. Isn't a sol
dier's life worthy one?"
"Oh, yes, OF course, In a way. We
have to have soldiers. | suppose: but
II were a man I'd hate 10 waste all
my life trampins around at SIS &
month"
He smothered what sounded like a
rough ejaculation. gazing into her de.
mure eyes as II he strongly suspected
Joke hid In their depths. "Do-do
you mistake me for an enlisted man."
"Oh, didn't know; you said you
were soldier. and that's what ] al.
ways heard they got. am so glad II
they give you more. wos only golng
TO say that ! believed could get you
good place in McCarthys store II
you wanted It. lie pays sa5 and his
clerk has just left"
Brant stared at her with open
mouth. totally unable for the moment
to decide whether or not that limo
cent, sympathetic face masked mis-
chief. Before he succeeded in regain.
ing confidence and speech. she had
risen TO her feet. holding back her
skirt with one hand.
Really. ! must 60" she announced
calmly, drawing back toward the slight
opening between the bushes. no
doubt you have done fuily as well as
you could. considering your position
in life: but this has proved another
disappointment You have fallen. far.
very far. below my IDEAL Good.by."
He sprang instantly erect. his cheeks
flushed. "Tlease don't go without Q
further word. We seem predestined
10 misunderstood. | am even willing
to confess myself 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 |
know your name"
She shook her head positively. TO
pressed merriment darkenlng her eyes
and wrinkling the corners OF her
mouth. 1T would be highly improper
70 introduce myself to a stranger
we Presbyterians never do that"
But do you feel no curiosity as to
who | may be-"
why. not In the least: the thought
is ridiculous How very conceited you
must be TO imagine such a thing"
He was not a man easily dauntcd
nor did he recall any previous EN-,
| ha, M In haa Of .
young woman. But nov 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 under
stand this 10 be your wish"
She laughed. Really. sir. am not
aware that I have the slightest desire
In the matter. I have given Il nc
thought. but presume the possibility
OF cur meeting again depends largely
upon yourself. and the sort Of society
you keep. Surely you cannot expect
that would seek such an opport1
nityf-
lie bowed humbIy. You mistake
my purpose. ! merely meant TO ash
II there was not some possibility "a
our again coming together socially--ln
the presence Of mutual friends"
"Oh. scarcely think so: do not 70
member ever having met any soldiers
at the social functions here--except
ing officers. We are extremely ex
elusive in Glencaid." she dropped hin
a hooking courtesy. "and I have al
ways moved in the most exclusive
set"
Piqued by her tantalizing manner,
he asked. What particular social
functions are about 10 occur that may
possibly open a passage into your
guarded presence"
She seemed immersed In thought
her face turned partially aside. TN.
fortunately. ! have not my list OF en-
gagements here" and she glanced
about at him shyly. Il can recall only
one at present. and am not even Ger
tain--that is. 1 do not promlse-to at
tend that. However. may do so.
/; The Miners Bachelor club gives a re
ception and ball tomorrow evening IL
honor OF the new schoolmistress."
What Is her name?" with respon'
sive eagerness.
She hesitated. as II doubtful OF the
strict propriety of mentioning II to q
stranger.
Miss Phoebe Spencer" she said.
her eyes cast demurely down.
"Ah," he exclaimed, In open trl.
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. al his sin.
gle victorious step forward.
II? Why certainly not. am mere
~ Miss spencer's star pupil, so you
may easily Judge something Of what
her superior attalnments must neces
sarily be. But am really going now.
and | sincerely trust you will be able
to secure ticket for tomorrow night;
for II you once meet thisMiss Spencer
you will never Yield another single
thought TO me, MINI" her eyes
dancing with laughter-"Firgt Iieut