The lady was unquestionably attractive, her face animated, her reception most cordial, yet she was not the maiden of the dark, fathomless eyes and the wealth of auburn hair.
"Such a pleasure to meet you," exclaimed Miss Spencer, her eyes uplifted shyly, only to become at once modestly shaded behind their long lashes.

"Do you know, Lieutenant, that actually I have never before had the privilege of meeting an officer of the army.

Why, we in the East scarcely realize that we possess such a body of brave men.
But I have read much regarding the border, and all the dreams of my girlhood seem on the point of realization since I came here and began mingling in its free, wild life.

Your appearance supplies the one touch of color that was lacking to make the picture complete.

Mr.
Moffat has done so much to make me realize the breadth of Western experience, and now, I do so hope, you will some time find opportunity to recount to me some of your army exploits." The lieutenant smiled.