Bisbee daily review., 1913-08-31

me forward, but l really
 q thank you, Mir Appleton" she said; but, no-these things cannot be-"
 There was note of fnality in her voice and a trace of pathos. both of which Holton caught
 "of course. Miss La Tossa. I shall do as you say. But l am sorry" He paused. And will you please remem- Der this: If you ever need assistance in any way. and l am within reach. will you call upon mel"
 T thank you" she replied "You are most kind shall remember what you have said"
 Holton drew a card-csse from his pocket
 When I told you my name was Ap- pleton." he said, T acted upon impulse, but intended no insult My real name and my address arc contained here, % and he placed card in front of her.
 The girl glanced at the bit of paste board. and then started She looked up at Holton with a frightened ex- pression.
 "Lieutenant Holton," she said. "Why. l thought"
 She paused.
 You thoUght?' prompted Holton.
 IT thought" She paused again. then her expression changed, and she smiled at him. T thought you said your name was Appleton"
 As explained, did tell you that, 9 said HOlton. Tt was an impulse. and TO harm was intended. Now you have my real name"
 The girl shook her head slowly.
 You must not do that again"
 ''What-give the wrong name2 never shall" and Holton spoke tervent- ly.
 "No-the right name She fixed him with her serious eyes. Appleton is a very fine name" she said: "it sounds just as well as your own-Hol. ton. Yes, I think it has a more at- traetiye sound-to a Spaniard When you say Appleton-why, then-then it is better so sometimes. Now, AIr. Ap- pleton, again i thank you. I shall. re- member all you have done and all you have said. And now you must go."
 The officer bowed, trife stifly. for her manner had undergone something of a change. He withdrew to his own table, and went through his various courses in perfunctory manner. His mind was wholly upon that beautiful girl and the strange nature of their in- terview.
 While Holton was engaged in thought Miss La Tossa's waiter, as though to make up for his misconduct, proved a most excellent seTvitor. He seemed, in fact, to take especial pride in attending to the service with all the skill at his command, with the result that the girl, who was in large degree an epicure. rewarded him with a pleas. ant smile.
 Her father joined her at coffee, and it was then, while waiting for an or der. that this strange waiter penciIed the following telegram upon a pad which he carried in his pocket:
 "Holton at Willard ScorRion evi dently not going to Key West. Failed with girl. But all working well"
 This went to Key West. The waiter returned to the dining-room, and spent all his spare time standing within ear. shot of the table at which Miss La Tossa and her father were seated The two were guests at the hotel.
 Just before they arose the father said something which brought the waiter rigid. He listened for the re, ply, and then with a broad smile he hurried to the seryingtable for finger bowls, as demanded by fussy gentle, man at a table in front of him.
 As for Holton, he was smoking a long cigar and, gazing thOughtfully at the ceiling. trying to determine where he had seen the face of that waiter be fore.
 
 When Holton entered the ballroom of the Willard the orchestra from be hind it's shelter of palms was sending forth the stirring notes Of Sousa's Stars and Stripes" whose popularity was then at the apex, and the floor was filled with whirling couples. A few minutes late. all other thoughts flashed from his mind as the girl he had met in the restaurant passed in at the door on the arm of her father. She was smiling animatediy and was at once surrounded by a group of young men, mainly foreigners, all clamoring for one or more dances.
 By GeoFge!" calculated Holton un- der his breath. I'm for that young lady without any doubt at all"
 Twice he started to move toward her. only to be anticipated by some equally ardent young gallant. and It was not until the music of a waltz had ceased and her partner had begun to east his eyes about the room for the woman whose name appeaDed next on his card that Holton saw his oppor- tunity. Stepping quickly across the floor. he confronted her with a baw, seeing which the partner bowed iR turn and disappeared.
 Mfr Apple-Mr. Holton,T she ex- elSmed. What a suTprisei"
 Not an unpleasant one. I hope" smiled Holton in reply.