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Betty at Fort Blizzard

CHAPTER V
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When the officers were in the smoking-room a question of the geography of the Philippines came up, and was not settled.

Colonel Fortescue called for a book on the subject, which was in Anita's room.

Anita herself brought it, and hovered for a moment behind her father's chair; the subject of the Philippines had a magic power to hold her.
Not even the book gave the desired information and Anita leaned over and whispered into her father's ear: "Daddy, I can tell you about it." "Do," answered the Colonel, smiling, and turning to his guests, "This young lady will interest us." Anita, whose air was shy and her violet eyes usually downcast, was the least shy and the most courageous creature imaginable.

She got a map, and, spreading it out on the table, pointed out the true solution, and produced books to explain it.

The officers, all mature men, listened with interest and amusement, complimenting Anita, and telling her she ought to have an officer's commission.


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