I have promised her that when the little boy is old enough I will do a good part by him.

I have something besides my pay." This "something" was of a size that made the Colonel think it was rather a drawback to Broussard.
"I only advise you to be prudent in your intercourse with Lawrence and his wife," said the Colonel, rising.

And the interview was over.
Broussard went back with a light heart to his day's duties.

The Colonel knew the truth, and so, some day, would Anita, the little witch.
It was growing dusk when Broussard again passed the headquarters building.

The last mail had come in and the published orders were fastened on the bulletin board.