I cannot describe what I saw, only it was a young face, the skin clear and glowing with health, the nose beautifully moulded, the throat white and round, the red lips arched like a bow, and a broad forehead shadowed by dark hair.

She had a trooper's hat on, worn jauntily on one side, crossed sabres in front, and her shoulders were concealed by a gray cavalry cape.

Suddenly she flashed a glance at me, her eyes full of laughter.
"Well, Mr.Lieutenant Galesworth, have you looked long enough ?" The swift question confused me, but I found answer.
"No; but as long as I dare.

You were observing me also." "Naturally--womanly curiosity is my excuse.

Would you like to know what conclusion I came to ?" "From your eyes it may not prove altogether flattering." "Oh, my eyes are not to be trusted.