The Holly chieftain., 1914-09-18

ne took the bit In his teeth, My name
is Appleton" he said; I'm lieuten-
ant In the army"
And l." she said am Miss La Tos-
sa. l think lat least, remember
seeing you at one Of the White House
receptions"
Il remember having seen you" lied
Holton. but l was trying to recall the
place. I think we we're introduced. La
Tossa." he mused
oh, come, Mr. Applegate-"
Appleton" corrected Holton.
Thank you, MIR Appleton; let US
have done with beating about the bush.
You have rendered me a great favor
tonight. and that is quite suffi cient.
But you do not remember me. and SO
please do not try to make me think
you do"
"All right" said Holton, 81 won't.
But-but you will not think me pre-
suming If said should like to-here-
after"
81 should like to have you know me-"
she said simply.
The unexpected nature OF this re-
mark quite unhorsed the young officer,
and for second no words came to his
tongue.
Thank you," he said lamely.
She regarded him in smiling silence.
But I'm afraid" she said then, that
your knowledge will be limited to this
evening. wish, really wish, 1t would
be otherwise" She sighed. "It would
be so nice to be like other girls. But
father and are birds of passage, here
one day, there the next. shall be SO
glad to be home once MORE
Homer" Holton looked at her in
quiringly.
Yes. my homs Is near Santiago. We
are outside Cua6itas"
"Oh! Holton flushed for some rea-
son or other.
"Good-by, Mr.. Appleton" she said.
II am grateful to you'll am thankful
You have been very good. But now
you must go, really"
May not CALI" asked Holton. 81
recognize the informality of our meet
Ing, and l do not wish you to think
me forward, but really"
Il thank you, Mr.. Appleton" she
said; but, no-these things cannot
be-"
There was note of finality 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 I am sorry" He
paused. "And will you please remem-
Der this: If you ever need assistance
in any way, and I am within reach,
will you call upon me?"
Il thank you," she replied. You are
most kind. I shall remember what you
have said"
Holton drew a card-case from his
pocket
When I told you my name was Ap-
pleton," he said, 81 acted upon impulse,
but intended no insult. My real name
and my address are 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-
preston.
SiSulelidHl t1oltoH, sHe sdiu. WY
thought"
She paused.
You thought?" prompted Holton.
II thought" She paused again,
then her expression changed, and she
smiled at him. 81 thought you said
your name was Appleton
"As I explained, did tell you that
said Holton. ut was an impulse, and
no 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 name?
never SHALL" and Holton spoke ferveHt-
ly.
/ "No-the right name." She fixed
him with her serious eyes. Appleton
Is very fine nane," she said; "it
sounds just as we'll as your own-Hol-
ton. Yes, | think 1t has more at
tractive sound-to Spaniard When
you say Appleton-why, then-then it
Is better SO sometimes. Now, Mr.. Ap-
pleton, again | thank you. I shall re-
member all you have done and all you
have said. And now you must CO.
The ofiioer bowed. n trifle stifTly, for
her manner had undergone something
OF change. He withdrew to his own
table, and went through his various
courses In perfunctory manner. His
w oil hot hon R,,1