I have just had Constable Scott's report and
felt I must see him at once."
"Come in, Superintendent! Sit down! I shall enquire if he is resting.
Nurse! Nurse! Enquire if Corporal Cameron can be seen."
The little nurse tip-toed into the doctor's tent, lifted the curtain,
took one glance and drew swiftly back. This is what her eyes looked
upon. A girl's form kneeling by the bed, golden hair mingling with black
upon the pillow, two strong arms holding her close and hers wreathed in
answering embrace.
"Mr. Cameron I am afraid," she reported, "cannot be seen. He is--I
think--he is--engaged."
"Ah!" said the doctor.
"Well," said the Superintendent, "just tell Corporal Cameron for me that
I am particularly well pleased with his bearing to-day, and that I hope
he will be very soon fit for duty."
"Certainly, Superintendent. Now let me help you up the hill."
"Never mind, here's the Sergeant. Good evening! Very fine thing! Very
fine thing indeed! I see rapid promotion in his profession for that
young man."
"Inspector, eh?" said the doctor.
"Yes, Sir, I should without hesitation recommend him and should be only
too pleased to have him as Inspector in my command."
It was not, however, as Inspector that Corporal Cameron served under the
gallant Superintendent, but in another equally honourable capacity did
they ride away together one bright April morning a few weeks later, on
duty for their Queen and country.
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