Bentley and the girls.
Greg was with his chum, of course, but Greg was not in a flutter.
He was to escort Belle Meade---an arrangement of chumship, for
Belle wore the engagement ring of Dave Darrin, one of Greg's old
High School chums.
For Dick, this was the night to which he had looked forward during
four years. To-night he felt sure of his career; he was to be
graduated into the Army, with a position in life fine enough for
Laura to grace with him.
It was on this night, that he had determined to find out whether
her heart beat for him, or whether it had already been captured
by young Mr. Cameron back in the home town.
"And very likely she wouldn't think of having either of us," smiled
Dick to himself. "It's easy enough for a girl to be a fellow's
friend, but when it comes to selecting a husband she is quite
likely to be more particular."
It was just after dark as the two young couples sauntered away from
the hotel on their way to Cullum Hall.
"You young men are now sure of your Army careers," remarked Belle,
as the four strolled down the road.
"As absolutely sure as one can ever be of anything," Dick responded.
"Yes, I feel positive that I am now to be an officer in the Army."
"While poor Dave has just started on a two-year cruise, and must
then come back for another examination before he is sure of his
commission," sighed Belle.
"The middies don't get a square deal," said Dick regretfully.
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