Surely you cannot expect that I would seek such an opportunity ?" He bowed humbly.

"You mistake my purpose.

I merely meant to ask if there was not some possibility of our again coming together socially the presence of mutual friends." "Oh, I scarcely think so; I do not remember ever having met any soldiers at the social functions here--excepting officers.

We are extremely exclusive in Glencaid," she dropped him a mocking courtesy, "and I have always moved in the most exclusive set." Piqued by her tantalizing manner, he asked, "What particular social functions are about to occur that may possibly open a passage into your guarded presence ?" She seemed immersed in thought, her face turned partially aside.
"Unfortunately, I have not my list of engagements here," and she glanced about at him shyly.

"I can recall only one at present, and I am not even certain--that is, I do not promise--to attend that.
However, I may do so.