The very coming of this man into the field of contest, and his calm assumption of proprietorship and authority, had combined to awaken the slumbering heart of the young officer.

From that instant Naida Gillis became to him the one and only woman in all this world.

Ay, and he would fight to win her; never confessing defeat until final decision came from her own lips.

He paused, half inclined to retrace his steps and have the matter out.

He turned just in time to face a dazzling vision of fluffy lace and flossy hair beside him in the dimly lighted hall.
"Oh, Lieutenant Brant!" and the vision clung to his arm tenderly.