express.

His figure and face were such that once seen their manly beauty and
noble outline could not be easily forgotten; and there were few
ladies in the city, whose station and rank would permit them to
associate with one bearing only a lieutenant's commission, who would
not have been proud of his notice and homage. He could not be
ignorant of his personal recommendations, and yet the young officer
sought no female society-his heart it knew but one idol, and he
could bow to but one throne of love.

Whether by accident or purposely, the lady herself only knew, but
when the volante, in the circular drive of the Paseo, again came
opposite to the spot where Lieutenant Bezan was, the Senorita
Isabella dropped her fan upon the carriage-road. As the young
officer sprang to pick it up and return it, she bade the calesaro to
halt. Her father, Don Gonzales, was by her side, and the lieutenant
presented the fan in the most respectful manner, being rewarded by a
glance from the lady that thrilled to his very soul. Don Gonzales
exclaimed:

"By our lady, but this is the young officer, Isabella, who
yesternight so promptly and gallantly saved the life of our dear
Ruez."

"It is indeed he, father," said the beauty, with much interest.

"Lieutenant Bezan, the general told us, I believe," continued the
father.