: How he won her by Southworth Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte - American fiction 19th century

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at an early dinner at Willard's. And he spoke of his approaching departure to join his regiment.

Lieutenant Ethel announced his own appointment to the command of the gunboat "Thunderbolt," then lying off the Navy Yard.

While they were still at the table the garden gate opened and Justin entered, smiling.

They all arose eagerly to welcome him. He shook hands with Britomarte and Elfie, and with the two gentlemen, and kissed his sister, and then drew a chair to the table, where room was speedily made for him.

"Why, he wears the captain's straps!" exclaimed Elfie, in delight.

"Yes," smiled Justin, "I have my company at last, Elfie."

"But you said nothing about it!"

"I wanted to see whether you would notice the straps without my pointing them out."

"Well, I declare!--Ladies and gentlemen I have the honor to present to you--Captain Rosenthal!" said Elfie, solemnly.

"I saw your new straps, Justin dear--I saw them at once. What change could take place in you that I should not see?" said Erminie, in a low voice.

"I understood you, my sister," murmured Justin. Then he turned his eyes on Britomarte.

She met the glance and answered gravely:

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