Come, Lieutenant."
Miss Spencer, when she desired to be, was a most vivacious companion,
and always an excellent dancer. Brant easily succumbed to her sway,
and became, for the time being, a victim to her charms. They circled
the long room twice, weaving their way skilfully among the numerous
couples, forgetful of everything but the subtile intoxication of that
swinging cadence to which their feet kept such perfect time,
occasionally exchanging brief sentences in which compliment played no
insignificant part. To Brant, as he marked the heightened color
flushing her fair cheeks, the experience brought back fond memories of
his last cadet ball at the Point, and he hesitated to break the mystic
spell with abrupt questioning. Curiosity, however, finally mastered
his reticence.
"Miss Spencer," he asked, "may I inquire if you possess such a
phenomenon as a 'star' pupil?"
The lady laughed merrily, but her expression became somewhat puzzled.
"Really, what a very strange question! Why, not unless it might be
little Sammy Worrell; he can certainly use the longest words I ever
heard of outside a dictionary.
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