"I am not aware that I have anything to conceal." "Apparently the scheme these people have on foot originated about Lieutenant Gaskins.

He is wealthy, I understand ?" "I have been told so; yes, I know he is." "This knowledge, coupled with the fact of your engagement--" "My what ?" "Your engagement.

I had heard it rumored before, and Mrs.Dupont assured me it was true." "But it is not true, Sergeant Hamlin"-- indignantly.

"I cannot imagine how such a report ever started.

Lieutenant Gaskins has been very friendly; has--" her voice breaking slightly, "even asked me to marry him, but--but I told him that was impossible.