The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-24
AS BETWEEN IRENE AND DoRA.
Mrs. Kenyon's Fine Plans Had to be
Dished, and All in n bicycle Out


interest in them" quite agreed with her.
had once met man who said she was
a born meddler. did not so so far as that;
1 thought that she possessed a natural gift
for managing. 1T was bright morning In
May, and she had strolled with me to the
garden gate, against which three bicycles
were propped.
why" she exclaimed, ARE not Irene
and you going by yourselves?'
NO we thought 1t only kind to ask Do
ra to accompany u.s."
A reflective look passed over Mrs. Ken
yon's face.
Dora is leaving US Tomorrow she re-
marked. Her father says he must be In
the hum of things again."
But surely the hum does not claim his
daughter as well?"
"A daughters place" said Mrs. Kenyon,
somewhat severely, sis by her fathers
side"
yes, of course" murmured.
81 have been thinking" she continued af-
ter pause, "that Irene and you will be
settling down shortly.
Irene was Mrs. Kenyon's niece. Some
time ago the thought had occurred to her
that we were suited to one another. She
had devoted her attention to the matter
with nef usual completeness VI HlStnOutdhu
the subsequent engagement was matter
of course.
81 can't say that we have settled as to
the exact date" l said.
1T Is two years since you were first en-
gagged"
1 looked around eagerly to see il the girls
were coming.
DO you know" she continued. II have
discovered the very place for a young cou-
ple-an ideal residence"
Il must go and have look at it," said
vaguely, with another glance to the rear.
''It seems as if it were built for Irene.
There is charming study for her, room
with splendid lights that will do for her
painting-a gem of boudoir-
ut seems gift from the fairies" /
broke ia. what is it called?'
''Hatton House-withln a mile of this.
It's chance which should on no account
be missed. The only thing is you must de-
eide within three days"
mot much time" 1 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 Paget
came hurrying across the lawn. / put my
finger on my lips, to enjoin secrecy
"What are you plotting?" cried Dora
''On, merely a Utll6 surprise lOr SOulS-
body" 1 said with a glance at Irene.
I opened the gate, and we wheeled our
machines through. We were about to
mount when another cyclist rode up. 1t
was Herbert Grierson, a friend.
''I thought you might be riding this
morning." he began.
Very happy thought" said, cheer
fully; you will make fourth, and shall
not have to talk so much
We mounted our machines, and proceed-
ed on our way. Presently Dora and my
self found ourselves tagging a little behind.
This isn't at albright, you know" she
remarked.
what isn't?"
Naturally, you should be with Irene?'
my dear Miss Paget, we have the rest
of our lives to be together. Irene under
stands that"
'She is quite exceptional"
"she is very clever, and admire her
immensely"
Dora laughed.
'Is that why you became engaged to
her?"
81 didn't Mrs. Kenyon arranged it for
us.
Dora opened her eyes wonderingly.
Mrs. Kenyon arranged it for your she
repeated.
1GS, Sctlu Oilc IL very VI.
She decided it was time for Irene to marry,
and she thought was fitted to become
husband. With admirable tact she man.
aged the whole affalr-and we are both
very grateful to her."
"And you love one another" she asked.
eve admire one another?" replied, and
that is an excellent substitute"
do you think your tastes are similar?''
ooh, they are not / replied frankly;
OIL.
clever and Of a studious turn of mind; l
am quite commonplace, and never happy
unless in the open air. We shall each fol-
low our own lnclinations."
How about travelling? 1 know you arc
a Wanderer."
Irene hates it; she detests 'roughing 1t
in any form. AS 1 said, we shall each do
as we think best; but perhaps, for the sake
of appearances, 1 shall postpone my trip
to New Zealand for month or two
New Zealandr' cried Dora; "how love-
ly! Are you going there?"
IT had thought of it, but I'm afraid /
shall have to marry first"
"Afraid?
I laughed.
''Mrs. Kenyon has been thinking that
it is time for us to settle down. AS you
know, VIXEN Mrs. Kenyon thinks, there is
generally a result And what is more,
she has discovered house which an arch
itect unconsciously designed to meet
Irene's requirements.
"How lucky!' said Dora,
''Yes-isn't it jolly? 1 have to settle
within three days This is the surprise in
store for Irene"
Dora looked ahead al the others; they
were about 200 yards in front
When are you going to break the news
to her?'
''Some time or other. 1t does not look
as if she would welcome an interruption
just now. Grierson, who Is also studious.
can always provide subject of interest to
her. That is why I encourage the ac-
quaintance."
You are very generous"
THAT Is hardly the word. The princI-
pie involved is one of give and take"
There was silence for a moment or so.
1--WE really must catch them up" said she
at length.
eyes, really we must" 1 replied. back
pedalling little. 81 hear that you leave
tomorrow. The reason given was some
thing about your father and the hum of
things I believe"
Eyes. father likes to see life from his
club window in Piccadilly; II makes him
feel busy" she added, with a little laugh.