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until final decision came from her own lips He paused, half inclined

to retrace his steps and have thevision of fluffy lace and flossy hair beside hihted hall

"Oh, Lieutenant Brant!" and the vision clung to his arm tenderly "It

is such a relief to find that you are unhurt Did--did you kill him?"

Brant stared "I--I fear I scarcely comprehend, Miss Spencer I have

certainly taken no one's life What can you o right back and

tell the poor girl, for she is nearly distracted Oh, Lieutenant, is

n't it the most romantic situation that ever was? And he is such a

mysterious character!"

"To whom do you refer? Really, I am quite in the dark"

"Why, Mr Hampton, of course Oh, I know all about it Naida felt so

badly over yourthat I just compelled her to

confide her whole story to ht at all?"

"Most assuredly not," and Brant's eyes began to exhibit amusement;

"indeed, we parted quite friendly"