CHAPTER VIII.
THE MYSTIFIED DOCTOR.
"Colonel," said Dr.Gresham to Col.

Robinson, the commander of the post, "I am perfectly mystified by Miss Leroy." "What is the matter with her ?" asked Col.Robinson.

"Is she not faithful to her duties and obedient to your directions ?" "Faithful is not the word to express her tireless energy and devotion to her work," responded Dr.Gresham.

"She must have been a born nurse to put such enthusiasm into her work." "Why, Doctor, what is the matter with you?
You talk like a lover." A faint flush rose to the cheek of Dr.Gresham as he smiled, and said, "Oh! come now, Colonel, can't a man praise a woman without being in love with her ?" "Of course he can," said Col.

Robinson; "but I know where such admiration is apt to lead.