"Above all, Dan, I've never Frenched it over the wall. I don't take
any disciplinary chances that can possibly shut me off from the
career that Belle and I have planned. Belle Meade, Danny boy, would
be the first to scold me if she knew that I had Frenched it over the
wall in order to meet her."

"Well, Miss Preston doesn't know but what I had regular leave
tonight," Danny replied.

"Miss Preston?" repeated Dave his interest taking a new tack.
"I don't believe I know her."

"I guess you don't," Dan replied. "She's new in Annapolis. Visiting
her uncle and aunt, you know. And her mother's with her."

"Are your intentions serious in this, Danny?" Darrin went on.

"Blessed if I know," Dalzell answered candidly. "She's a mighty
fine girl, is May Preston. I don't suppose I'll ever be lucky
enough to win the regard of such a really fine girl."

"Then you aren't engaged?"

"Hang it, man! This evening is only the second time that I've
met Miss Preston."

"And you've risked your commission to meet a girl for the second
time?" Dave demanded almost unbelievingly.

"I haven't risked it much," Dan answered. "I'm in safe, now, and