The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-11-02

emit prayer OF gratitude fhoS 1ne den-
tenant could dance so wen, while Il
must be admitted the Heutenant was
trying the twin task OF determining
ff the gr1 could dance better than she
was pretty.
Tho closing strain OF Good Night.
ladies' regretfully ordered them 20
the checking room. and when he had
escorted her to her hotel he asked
permission to see her again. Certain
Ily.s Madeline agreed, and 40 the chin.
eo from the church near by sounded
twice she Jew into the waiting section
Of the revolving door.
The next morning she awoke with
the prenonition that something sur
prising1y pleasant would happen And
by way Of preparedness her ward
robe for the day was selected with
scrupuIous care and judgement. As
she entered the dining room many an
eye approvdngly took in her entire per
son, stopping to linger at the clear
color OF her cheeks and the happy
twist OF her lips. The light break
fast finished she passed out onto the
stone terrace, and It seemed sort OF
accepted fact to find the lieutenant
there
81 thought you might like to go
motoring tbs morning." he explained,
"and perhaps after dinner you may
care to visit the camp"
Medicine decided that daylight did
not detract from the mans PERSONAL
ity. Delightful" she answered. and
delightful ride 1t was. Ont on tho
country road speed did not lessen his
careful driving. Twelve O'Clock
Drought thin to a hosiery IN the val
ley, and to his other attributes Made.
Ane added the knowledge how to or.
der an excellent dinner. On arrival
ot camp the lieutenant, now IN his
own element. became more engaging.
but experienced disappointment that
THIS most attractive girl should ind
any interest IN the Life and surround
1ngs which meant SO much to him.
But how was he to know that instead
OF being q novel experience It had
been her daily programme for two
weeks past? He racked his brain for
an idea to arouse her Tagging interest.
"Pu have my company drill with
rlfles,' he suggested. you'll like that
AS they proceeded down the COM
pany street Madeline recognized 4
familiar figure coming toward them.
Hello. SIS" Ralph called ont sliding
AIS d4AA IA4OO6u EGTS dS ne Sa!uIS0
the officer. Where did you meet
Lieut. Roberts,"
Lieut.. Roberts," Madeline ex.
claimed in a dazed manner. Certain
~ not your Lieut.. Robcrts?"
"And don't you like this Lieut.. Rob
e-ts?" the lieutenant smilinsly and
wondering;y asked.
when sis leaned couldn't come
home on THROUGH Ralph explained.
"She wrote me she hated even the
name OF Roberts"
Hush. Ralph" Madeline whisper
ed, holding up a warning finger against
her pretty mouth.
And then Ralph did very unmil;-
tary thing He saluted his superior
officer and deliberately winked- And
although it is not on record, it IS very
possible that as he made an about
face. he marched OF with a big grin
spread from ear to ear.
do you think" the lieutenant asked
es his eyes e.oquently pleaded his
cause. that Mrs. Roberts sounds like
a very bad name?"
Made1ine's laugh gurgled from her
throat for Joy. "Oa the contrary
she answered looking up archly at the
straight figure, 90 believe shall find
it very much to my liking"
The lieutenant glanced down the