Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-03
BY MUTUAL CONSENT .

80" remarked Mrs. Kenyon. Il take
q great interest in them
I quite agree with her had once
zet a man who said she was born
neddler. did not go So far as that
thought that she possessed natural
kin for managing.
Il was a bright morning in May. and
xAe had strolled with me to the garden
cato. against which three bicycles were
strapped.
why she exclaimed. ARE not Irene
and you going by yourselves?"
mo. we thought it only kind to ask
Bora to accompany us
A reflective look passed over Mrs.
K0ayon's face.
Dora Is leaving tomorrow" she
Remarked Her father says he must
De In the hum of things again"
But surely the hum does not claim
NV daughter as wellg'
"A daughters place" said Mrs. Ken
ySn. somewhat severely. sis by her IA
tAer's side"
Yes. of course" 1 murmured.
Il have been thinking" she con
saaued. after a pause, that Irene and
you Will be settling down shortly
irene was Mrs. Kenyon's niece.
2nme time ago the thought had &C
Sxrred to her that we were suited TO
Aue another. She had devoted her al
tssntion to the matter with her usual
completeness of method, and the sub
ReQuent engagement was a matter OF
sourse.
FL can't say that we have settled as
- the exact date 1 said.
1T is two years since you were first
SRgaged.''
looked around eagerly TO see if the
&irls were coming.
DO yon know" she continued. Il
have discovered the very place for u
young cOuple-an ideal residence
Il must go and have look at it,"
srid vaguely. with another glance to
80 rear.
"It seems as if 1t were built for Irene
There is u charming study for her, a
T0om with splendid lights that will do
fsr her painting gem of a bou-
dalr-''
ut seems gift from the fairies.~ l
ar0ke in What is it called?"
"Hatton House-within mile of
tsis- It's chance which should on no
account be missed The only thing is
ySa must decide within three days"
MOT much time" began.
She turned to me with bright smile.
my proposal is that you should
leAVe the whole affair in my hands.
What do you say?"
At that moment Irene and Dora Pa
ret came hurryIng across the lawn. ]
Sat my finger on my lips, to enjoin Sc
@recy.
What are you plotting?'' cried Dora
''Oh. merely a little surprise FOR
somebody" / said. with n glance al
3rene.
4 opened the gate and we wheeled
a0r machines through. We were about
10 mount when another cyclist rode up
1t was Herbert Grierson. Il friend
Il thought you might be riding TIL.
morning" he began.
Very happy thought!'' said cher
Tally: you will make 4 fourth. and
SHALL not have to talk so much.''
We mounted our machines and pro
seeded on our way. Presently Dor,
and myself found ourselves tagging
kttle behind.
This isn't at ali right. you know.
s&e remarked.
What isn't?"
Naturally you should be will
irene"
MY dear Miss Paget, We have tn
rest of our lives to be together. Iren
understands that"
-She is quite exceptional"
'tShe Is very clever. and admire he
tnmensely."
Dora laughed
rs that why you became engaged
Rsr?'O
-Tdidn't Mrs. Kenyon arranged /
m~ ="
y. opened her eyes wonderingIy.
Mrs. Kenyon arranged it for you?
sae repeated.
Yes" said l. ''She is very thought
nj. She decided 1t was time for Iren
to marry, snd she thought was fitte
% become a husband. With admirabl
sRet she managed the whole AFFAIR
aud we are both very grateful to her.
And you love one anotherg'' sh
asked.
1--WE admire one another" replied
and that is an excellent substitute"
DO yOn think your tastes are SIM
&rg"
's0b, they are not" replied frankly
hat we shall make allowances. She i
dever and OF studious turn OF mind
am quite commonplace. and neve
happy unless IN the open air. We sha
each follow our own Vaccinations"
How about travelling? know yoJ
arc a wanderer."
Irene hates It; she detests rough
ing it In any form. As said. we shall
each do as we think best: but perhaps
for the sake OF appearances, shall
postpone my trip to New Zealand for ;
month or two"
New Zealand!" cried Dora. ''hov
lovely! Are you going there?"