West Point Colors

by Anna Bartlett Warner

"For two years, sir."

"And then?"

"Then I take my diploma and a three-months' leave, and come back here."

"Three months—till October."

"Yes, sir."

"That is better than nothing," said Mr. Erskine; "but we shall all think it very short."

"I cannot stay until quite October," said Magnus, "but towards that."

"And then?"

"Then I take Cherry and go to my post."

But now Mr. Erskine sat straight up, grasping the arm of his chair.