Gilpin observer., 1918-11-14
|cAMPS WERE NEAR
BY CARRIE [. p. CURTIS.
Copyright, lsaS. BY Mcclure NeWspape
SyndicatA)

Copyright. 1saS. by Mcclure Newspaper
Oececa Evans came tripping gently
down the steps Of the Restabit House.
II won't stay another minute" an
nounced she to Mrs. Kanet. Mrs.
Kanet was chaperoning a party Of
girls at the Restabit House. "What's
doing now, Oececa; aren't you enjoy
ing yourselfT' "Nothing doing; that's
1t, nothing doing" replied Oececa.
"Why, what has happened?" y Il
haven't enjoyed one minute since I've
been here. The other girls 60 of every
afternoon, and here 1 am. All I've
heard is Sergeant Herald, this, and
Sergeant Herald, that. And the mill
lion-dollar boy-Rebekah, Jane, Glad
ice and Eluta are gone on him. He is
here at the beach today, and the girls
have gone with him for a SAIL" "Oh,
my dear. haven't you met Sergeant
Herald2 see now you're anxious
to meet him and the opportunity hasn't
come. Well, you shall meet him, and
perhaps you may be the winner at
the end" II have no desire to meet
him now. am going home" snow,
Oececa, the party leaves here Thurs
day noon; won't you please remain
with us3 II you will stay I'll tell
you a scheme that has entered my
mind" said Mrs. Kanet.
Sergeant Herald's mother and I
are very intimate friends. Saturday
Mr.. Kanet and go to our camp Idyl
Wyld.' Sunday morning, Sergeant
Herald, with his parents go to theirs,
The Herald Our camps are near
together; now If you will go as our
| maid, I'll promise that you will meet
the million dollar boy" Eyes, I'll
CO." said Oececa, slipping on dain-
ly about the kitchenette, helping Mrs.
Kanet to get lunch. ''Isn't he great"
"Some SAIL"
At one o'clock Saturday noon Mr.
and Mrs. Kanet with Oececa as their
maid left for "Idyl Wyld." That night
as Oceca sat on the piazza Of "Iydl
Wyld" she was thinking: He comes
tomorrow. Mrs. Kanet gives party
in his honor on Monday. I'll be right
in my glory if can meet him." Bright
and early Sunday morning grand
limousine drove into the yard at "The
Herald" Mr.. and Mrs. Herald ard
their son, Sergeant Vertner Herald,
stepped from the car. That evening
Mrs. Kanet said to Oececa, eff you
will prepare lunch, I'll take this in
vitation to the Herald family"
Oececa were busy getting things in
readiness for the party that evening
The reception room was decorated in
,, patriotic colors. At Z 80 o'clock Ser
geant Herald rang the bell at 'Idyl
/ Wyld." Mrs. Kanet, accompanied by
Oececa, greeted Sergeant Herald at
the door. "Good evening"" said the
lad. Sergeant Herald-Miss Evans"
"Glad to know you, Miss Evans"
Happy to know you, Sergeant Her
aid. Aren't your parents coming?"
"Yes, they will be here shortly" Mr..
and Mrs. Herald entered the room.
"You must meet Oececa. She is the
girl in the pale green messaline," said
Sergeant Herald to his parents.
At eight o'clock the Colony band be-
gan to keep the Home Fires Burn
ing" The receiving line passed to the
rear Of the room, Sergeant Herald
gently holding the arm of Miss Evans.
'Don't I wish that the girls might sec
their 'million-dollar boy, said Oececa.
Dancing was enjoyed until 1890,
when refreshments were served. The
next hour was spent in pleasant con-
versation. allow long have you worn
the uniform2" asked Oececa. 1.-Two
years next October; and it's a great
garment. too" was the reply. "How
much longer Is your furloughT'
"Three days." "Today is the 10th
and you 90 on the 13th?" Eyes, "a.
8 D. m" 1.-THE 10Th is my birthday"
Oececa said, smiling. "Wouldn't yon
like to go for row on the lake that
dayr "Indeed, could not refuse"
The next day Sergeant Herald took
a trip to the city on an errand un-
known to a person except himself.
When he returned he had small box
In his possession.
The following day was Oececa'e
birthday. Sergeant Herald and Oececn
went to the lake. Never had Oececn
enjoyed herself as she did that after.
noon. Not a sound invaded the still.
ness, save for the dipping Of the oars
Sergeant Herald suddenly spoke: ~
dreamed last night that could sacri'
fee all for you. Oh, II dreams could
only come true" "Why can't dreams
come true? said Oececa. "They might
4 you would only consents" Remain
ing silent minute, while the blushint
OF those fair cheeks seemed to SPEAK
for her, she then spoke: "Silenct
gives consent" Those words wers
scarcely uttered when Sergeant Her
aid took her left hand in his, and from
small box which he held In his righ'