The Glenwood post., 1912-08-03

while we danced and feasted here
washington himself sleeping with the
snow drifting over him. You do not
know the Americans, for you are not
long across the water, but they are
not the kind to be conquered by such
child's play as this"
You are an American, tnen?"
by birth, yes." unhesitatingly. I'VE
are OF those loyal to the king, butt
admire men,"
1t was with an effort I restrained
my words. eager to proclaim my serv-
Ice, yet comprehending instantly that
1 dare not even trust this plain-spoken
girl with the truth. She respected the
men, sympathized with the sacrifices
Of Washington's little army. contract
ed all they endured with the profigacy
OF the English and Hessian troops, and
yet remained loyal to the kings cause.
Even as hesitated she spoke agsin.
What is your regimentf
"The Forty-second Foot"
you have not yet been in action
in American"
mo, but have Just crossed the Jer-
seys with dispatches"
She shook her head, her cheeks
glowing
MY home was there when the war
began she explained simply. Now
1t is hate, pillage and plunder every
where. We fled to Philadelphia for
our lives, and have almost forgotten
we ever had home. We loyalists are
paying price almost equal to those
men with Washington. IT'S this mem.
ory which makes me so bitter toward
those who play amid the ruins"
"Yet you have seemed to enter into
the gay spirit Of the OCCASION" and
my eyes swept over her costume.
"Oh, l am girl enough to enjoy the
glitter, even while the woman in me
condemns it all. You are a soldier
a fighting soldier, I hope-and still
you are here also seeking pleasure"
"True; | yielded to temptation, but
for which l should never have come"
"What?'
"The dare in your eyes this after
noon," | said boldly. But for what
l read there l should be out yonder
riding through the night"
She laughed, yet not wholly at ease,
the long lashes dropping over her
eyes.
Always the woman; what would
you do without my sex to bear your
mistakes?"
But was this a mistake? Did read
altogether wrong?"
Don't expect a confession from me,
sir" demurely. '1 have no memory
of any promise"
mo, the barest suggestion was all
your lips gave; it was the eyes that
challenged"
You must have dreamed; perhaps
you recall the suggestion?"
Il took it to mean that you would
not be altogether averse to meeting
me again through the kindness Of
some mutual friend"
mo doubt you have found such a
friend?'
Il have scarcely seen face know
tonight" l pleaded. II cannot even
guess from what place Of mystery you
appeared so suddenly. So now
throw myself upon your mercy"
II wonder is it quite safe!" hesi-
tatingly. But, perhaps, the risk is
equally great on your part. All! the
lights go on again."
"And the band plays a Hungarian
waltz; how better could We cement
friendship than to that measure?"
you think SO? I am not so sure,
and there are many names already on
my card"
do not look" I interrupted swiftly.
"for l claim first choice since this
afternoon"
you dor" and her eyes laughed
into mine provokingly. And l had
forgotten 1t all: did l indeed promise
you?"
"Only with your eyes,"
"Oh. my eyes! always my eyes!
Well, for once. at least, will redeem
even that visionary pledge" and her
glance swept the room hastily. But
advise that you accept my surrender
quickly. sir-I am not sure but this
was Captain Grants dance, and he is
coming now."
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