The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1911-12-08

| pdfGOn me, MISS Minor, permit me
to present to you Colonel Curran, of
General Halleck's staff The Colonel
believe, is as able dancer as he is
a soldier and no higher compliment
to his abilities coul4 possibly be paid.
Miss Minor, Colonel, is a native Vir-
! ginian, who is present under protest,
hoping doubtless to capture some
young officer, and thus weaken the
enemy"
! bowed pleasantly to the bright
eyed young woman facin5 me. and not
sorry to escape the Majors inquisi-
tlveness, at once begged for the re-
mainder Of the waltz The request
was laughingly granted, and in anoth
er moment we were threading our way
amid the numerous couples upon the
floor. She proved so delightful a
dancer the ! simply yielded myself
up to full enjoyment of the measure.
and conversation lapsed, until a sud
den cessation Of the music left us
stranded SO close to the fireplace that
the very sight Of it brought a vivid
realization of my perilous position. If
II mad not. my companions chance
remark most assUredly would.
How easily you waltz" she said
enthusiastically, her sparkling eyes
and flushed cheeks testfying to her
keen enjoyment. $50 many find ne
difficult to keep step with that have
bpcOma fearful pf vapt,ripo uDo1 t1o
floor with stranger. However, !
shall always be glad to give you a
character to any {. my friends"
Il sincerely thank you," l returned
In the same spirit. land I can GER
tainly return the compliment most
heartily. 1t is SO long since | was
privileged to dance with a lady that
| confess to having felt decidedly
awkward at the start, but your step
proved so accommodating that be-
came at once at home, and enjoyed
the waltz immensely. fail to dis
cover any seats In the room, or |
should endeavor to find one vacant
for you
A~' oAi hot III IbC lcdot tlIeu.
She was looking at me with so deep
an expression of interest in her eyes
that dimly wondered at 1t.
Did understand rightly" she
asked, playing idly with her fan,
that Major Monsoon introduced you
to me as Colonel Curran Of General
Halleck's staff?"
What the deuce am up against
now? l thought, and my heart beat
quickly. Yet retreat was impossible.
and | arCwered witt assumed care
lessness:
Il am. most assuredly. Colonel Cur.
ran"
From Ohio?"
This was certainly coming after me
with a vengeance, and | stole one
quick glance at the girls face. 1t
was devoid of suspicion, merely evinc. |
ing polite interest
Il have the honor Of commanding
tn> Sixth Artillery Regiment from that
State"
You must pardon me, Colonel. for
my seeming inquisitiveness," and her
eyes sparkled with demure mischief.
Yet cannot quite understand. was
at school in Connecticut with a Miss
Curran whose father was an officer of
from Ohio. and, naturally, |
at once thought Of her when the
Major pronounced your name; yet it
certainly cannot be you-you are al
together too young, for Myrtle must
De eighteen"
l laughed. decidedly iel' we'd from
what feared might prove a most
awkward situation.
well, yes, Miss Minor, am in.
Iced somewhat youthful to be Myrtle's
ather." / said at a venture. "but |
night serve as her brother. you
lnow. and not stretch the point of age
She clasped her hands on my arm
With a gesture of delight.
"Oh, am so glad: knew Myrtle
lad a brother, but never heard he also
vas In the army. Did you know.
Colonel, she was intending to come
lown here with me when l returned
South, at the close of our school
rear, but from some cause was dis
appointed. How delighted she would
have been to meet you! shall GER
.ainly write and tell her what a
splendidly romantic time we had to-
gether. You look so much like Myrtle
wonder / failed to recognize you at
cnce."
She was rafting on without afford
Ing me the slightest opportunity to
slip in word explanatory. when her
glance CHANGED to fall upon some one
who waS approaching us through the /
throng.
"Oh. by the way. Colonel, there Is
another OF Myrtle's old schoolmates
present tonight-a most intimate
friend. indeed. who would never for.
give me II permitted you to 70
without meeting her."
She drew me back hastily.
Edith" she said. touching the |
sleeve Of young woman who was |
slowly passing. Edith, wait Just mo |
ment. dear; this h Colonel Curran-
Myrtle Curran's brother, you know.
CoSoneL CurrAn, Mrs. Brennans