He has
requested an introduction." He drew the lieutenant forward.
"Lieutenant Brant, Miss Spencer."
The officer bowed, a slight shadow of disappointment in his eyes. 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.
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