The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-31

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I encourage the acquaintance"
4 "You are very generous"
4 THAT is hardly the word. The prir
ciple involved is one of give and take.
There was silence for moment q
80.
I'VE really must catch them up,
said she at length.
Eyes, really we must" I replied
back-pedalling a little. II hear tina
you leave tomorrow. The reason Civ
en- was something about your ia
ther and the hum of things believe.
Eyes, father likes to see life froI
his club window in Piccadilly; 1t make
him feel busy" she added. with lit
tie laugh.
II often think" remarked, what
strange piece of coincidence 1t was tina
we should meet as we did, and thel
ind that we were both intimate friend
of Mrs. Kenyon"
| Ihad been out to South Africa few
months previously, and on my wa!
home had met the Pagets, who hat
come on board at Madeira.
"The dear old Dutton Castle!" sh'
exclaimed; those days were the mos
| pleasant have ever spent"
Eyes, they were very charming"
assented, with half sigh; I'VE saw 8
good deal Of one another during that
short voyage"
How can one avoid It on board
ship?" she said, land to think that you
never told me that you were engaged
to Irene"
1T never struck me for a moment
that you were unaware Of my good
fortune"
II knew she had become engaged In
my absence, but Mrs. Kenyon had
omitted to say to whom"
Looking ahead, I noticed that Irene
and Grierson were riding very slowly.
UNLESS we get off and walk" l said,
II am afraid we shall have to catch
them up."
THAT has been my endeavor for
some time" said Dora. II shall ride
with Mr.. Grierson and leave you with
Irene"
II am not at all sure that he wants
to ride with YOU"
Dora gave little toss Of her head.
Men are not supposed to act as they
wish, where ladies are concerned"
'"T'hat is evidently Mrs. Kenyon's
idea," I remarked.
We Joined the others.
"You seemed to be somewhat inter-
ested in a discussion" said to Grier-
son, 80 we decided not to worry you
with our chatter"
miss Fairfax and myself" he re-
piled with a smile, were comparing
our impressions Of book we have both
perused."
The four Of us rode along slowly for
some distance. Presently Dora, true to
her word, gradually drew Grierson
ahead, and Irene and myself were left
a few yards behind.
do you know, dear" said, with a
glance at her, that people are begin
ming to think that it is time We should
be married."
"People?"
"Well, Mrs. Kenyon in particular"
A slightly troubled expression came
over her features.
HAS she said anything?" she asked,
anxiously.
! nodded.
II thought we might have had an
other year." she said.
II had hoped for it. particularly
wished to take trip to New Zealand
before we settled down."
"Yes--it is very disappointing. I,
too, had my plans. Mr.. Grierson-"
Docs Mr.. Grierson enter into the
plans?" interrupted with smile.
only so far as my literary work is
concerned" she replied.
II like Grierson; he seems genuine
sort of chap. But, Of course, the fact
remains that he is very clever, and
well, I'm not" I finished.
"He is a very interesting compan-
ion," she said; "but tell me, what did
auntie say?"
1T appears that she has found out
house that was built for you."
For me?"
For us, I mean. It has a lovely
study for you to write in, magnifi-
Gently lighted room for you to paint
in, a perfect gem Of boudoir for you
what do ladies do in their
boudoirs? Mrs. Kenyon says that it Is
the chance of lifetime, and on no &C.
count must be missed. She thinks that
t is absolutely necessary for your
health and happiness, that you"
did auntie say all this?" she inter-
'upted.
"Well, nearly ali. was trying to
give general impression Of her talk
} me this morning. The unfortunate
art is that l have to decide within
lree days"
"Three days?"
"Yes-quick work, Isn't It? She pro-
oses that shall leave 1t all in her
ands."
Then it's settled" she exclaimed.
oomily.
II am afraid 1t u.s."
What is the name of this wonderful
ace?"
Il think 1t is called Hatton House."
She broke into laugh.
"Hatton Housed" she cried. II am
raid auntle will be disappointed"
"Why?" I asked, hopefully.
"Mr. Grierson has just told me that
st night he completed the purchase of
e house."
by Jove!" I cried. "IIow unfor-
mattel"
Grierson and Dora Paget were some
stance ahead by now.
They are going the long way
ound," said. LET us turn down
e lane and meet them at Walbridge
rner. They will know where we
We gone"
Irene gave me hesitating look.
you seem little tired" said, land
is considerably shorter-the third
lie Of triangle, you know"
She assented IN the nronosa1 and WA |