Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-28

there is generally result. And what
is more, she has discovered house
which an architect unconsciously de-
signed to meet Irene's requirements.
How luekyl" said Dora.
"Yes-isn't It jollyY have to set
tie within three days. This is the sur
prise in store for Irene"
Dora looked ahead at the others;
they were about two hundred yards in
front.
"when are you going to break the
news to her?"
Some time or other. It does not
look as II she would welcome an inter
ruption Just now. Grierson, who is
also studlous, can always provide
subject Of interest to her. That is why
encourage the acquaintance"
you are very generous"
THAT is hardly the word. The prin-
ciple 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.
Yes, really we must" 1 replied,
back-pedalling a little. 81 hear that
you leave tomorrow. The reason Civ
en- was something about your fa-
ther and the hum Of things, l believe"
Yes, father likes to see life from
his club window in Piccadilly; it makes
him feel busy" she added with a lit
tie laugh.
81 often think" remarked, what a
- l,aN
we should meet as we did, and then
find that we we're both intimate friends
of Mrs. Kenyon"
had been out to South Africa a few
months previously, and on my way
home had met the Pagets, who had
come on board at Madeira.
"The dear old Dutton Castle!" she
exclaimed; chose days we're the most
pleasant l have ever spent"
Eyes, they were very charming" l
assented, with half sigh; I'VE saw
good deal of one another during that
short voyage"
"How can one avoid 1t on board
ship?" she said, land to think that you
never told me that you were engaged
to Irene"
ut never struck me for a moment
that you were unaware of my good
fortune"
81 knew she had become engaged in
my absence, but Mrs. Kenyon had
omitted to say to whom"
Looking ahead, noticed that Irene
and Grierson were riding very slowly.
"Unless we get off and walk" said,
81 am afraid we shall have to catch
them up"
"That has been my endeavor for
some time" said Dora 81 shall ride
with Mr.. Grierson and leave you with
Irene"
81 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"
THAT is evidently Mrs. Kenyon's
idea," l remarked.
We Joined the others.
"You seemed to be somewhat inter-
ested in 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
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 anythlng?" she asked,
anxiously.
l nodded
Il thought we might have had an
other year." she said.
81 had hoped for it,. l particularly
wished to take trip to New Zealand
before we settled down"
"Yes-it is very disappointing. l.,
too, had my plans. Mr. Grierson-"
Does Mr.. Grierson enter into the
plans?" l interrupted with a smile.
"Only so far as my literary work is
concerned" she replied.
'T like Grierson; he seems a genuine
sort of chap. But, of course, the fact
remains that he is very clever, and
well, I'm not" l finished.
HE is a very interesting compan-
ion," she said; but tell me, what did
auntie say?"
1T appears that she has found out a
house that was built for you"
For me?"
For us, l mean. 1t has a lovely
study for you to write in, a magnifi-
Gently lighted room for you to paint
in, perfect gem OF boudoir for you
to-well, what do ladies do in their
boudoirs? Mrs. Kenyon says that It is
the chance OF lifetime, and on no ae-
count must be missed She thinks that
1t is absolutely necessary for your
health and happiness, that you"
did auntie say all this?" she inter-
rupted.
well, nearly all. / was trying to
give a general impression OF her talk
TO me this morning. The unfortunate
part is that have TO decide within
three days"
Three days?"
"Yes-quick work, isn't It? She pro-
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