The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-08-26

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and-oh, everywhere; and they're all
stupid enough without trying 10 initiate
them here"
How about the military parade them
ventured the Major.
I'm rather fond Of military things, you
know" she said,
All" said the Major deIghtedly, Il
thought 50. | can't help wishing had
part to play in il. Sitting in reviewing
stand is pretty tame business for soldier.
What shame that Wyeth isn't an officer,
isn't it9 ] don't see how fellow Of his
spirit can be contented in the ranks
II guess a sergeant is a pretty
important thing in his regiment, said Kitty
taking up Billy's defense, although she Sc
cretly held him in some contempt for not
being at least general. A man whose
father had steam yachts and castles and
things, and was content with being ser
geant-major OF militia was rather difficult
Of comprehension.
Now il Wyeth goes TO the Duke of
Halbertstone's dinner a. tho Hotel Mona
ton, he'll see the disadvantage Of not hold
ing rank said the Major pityingly.
Why asked Kitty with interest
Because its L, be military and naval
affair, said TIRE MAJOR "The Duke is over
here privately, and Res just giving this
little dirnrr for son;c Of the visiting British
nava' css,ers, and as compliment to some
os his American friends. He's only inviting
Wycth, you knew, because he knew him
sofaewherc ever there
allr kreN Billy said Kitty grandly,
when his fstEcr was our ambassador at
Rome x a
Yes, I've heard 80" said the Major
shcstlT. !" But, as | was saying, it'll be .
nlit'ry SGes' wish all the rules Of prece-
dence AMI AZ thai. sid poor Wseth' Il he a
nero melody H<A,sxteriis lobe 50 proud
: Of the exchusir,sss G. bis -r.ssr1ent; but a,
q rail;.5. aissss Of t:.ss s.az... y.I sec, he'll
Fave 90 sssn.sng a. IL, .S,t because he
Isn't IA officer. Hell oea a sJrtof waking
fentlonan, in nconvvltn nal evening clothes.
arnorg all the Handsomely uniiorIrcc. ANY
add navy chaps, u as.
g-Hisnit u pipe your regimen. has such
gorgeous lniiormf said Kitty banteringl>.
: The Majors conscience made him TO
flush as he. thought of her probable yeilct
reference to certain f.amilia .ng -pisodes Il
his military paste si- ffgf
Il believe fhave tried to-.sar "a. e. ~d
worthiy," he slid in slighiry injri,A ..s.1.-..-
"Of course YOU have, Major cIcu
Kitty, beginning TO wonder how tas ;uis,
OF military precedence would afiett the
ladies at the Halbertstone dinner She haG
little inclination, to 90 in TO dinner on al
ordinary black broadcloth afm,it the eWldon
Iindalc and yotng Minnie Ryder wcre,to
AVE ePauirttcs and gold braid. Her eyes
became bewtchingy round and shonc upon
the Major with gitiisa ingenuousness
Isn't i splendid to be a Major she
cded Why, guess you'll go in to dinner
pretty near the Duke himself, won't your =
The Major was almost embarrassed. Il
believe there are TO he several officers ol the
regular service there, he said, and they
take precedence over National Guardsmep.
but | fancy shall be the ranking Guards
man there
How do they manage about the lsdiesr .
asked Kitty IN tone Of merely casual
cunosity
The MAJOR looked at her ,itsYily sor
moment lie Was easily lattefed ant
patneticaliy guiiiDie, bit iar oisce the s,.e
den giflishness aid rare friehdIiness mad-
him suspicious.
Why, he SAID, IT'S only small adsi,.
nothing very formal hardy know Hh.
the ladies' will be. Mrs rindale islgoing,
believe
Poor dear / m an Glad shes in,itcd "