"I wish you would join my branch of the service.
Suppose you come into my company ?" "Suppose you join mine ?" "With all my heart!" said the Captain laughing; "if it is not inconsistent with my present duties.

So you have enlisted already?
Are you authorized to receive recruits ?" Daisy shook her head and did not join in his laugh.
"Honestly, Daisy, tell me true; what did you want to know about soldiers for?
I have answered you; now answer me.

I am curious." Daisy did not answer, and seemed in doubt.
"Will you not honour me so far ?" Daisy hesitated still, and looked at the Captain more than once.

But Capt.

Drummond was a great favourite, and had earned her favour partly by never talking nonsense to her; a great distinction.
"I will tell you when we get back to the house," she said,--"if you will not speak of it, Capt.