The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-24

OflefSOn were IlulDS very StONNts.
UNLESS We set off and walk. said,
"I am afraid we shall have to catch them
up"
THAT has been my endeavor for some
time" said Dora. IT shall ride with Mt.
Grierson and leave you with Irene"
II am not at all sure that he wants to
ride with you
Dora gave a 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,"
I remarked.
We joined the others.
'You seemed to be somewhat interested
I'm discussion said to Grierson, so wo
decided not TO worry you with our chat
ter"
Miss Fairfax and myself" he replied
with a smile, were comparing our i'm
pressions of a book We have both pc
rused."
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" I said with a
glance at her. that people are beginning
to think that it is time we should be mar
ried?"
''Peo9le?" 81
A slightly troubled expression came over
her features.
"Ias she said anything?" she asked
anxiously.
/ nodded.
IT thought we might have had another
year" she said.
II had hoped for it. particularly wish
ed to take trip to New Zealand before
we settled down."
IL &c, n NipfFY kno
made my plans. Mr.. Grierson!'-
Does MIR. Grierson enter into the
plans?" interrupted with smile.
"Only so far as my literary work is COM
cerned'' she replied.
81 like Grierson; he seems genuine sort
of chap. But, of course, the fact remains
that he is very clever and-well, I'm not"
1 finished.
"He is a very interesting companion"
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, I mean. 1t has a lovely study
for you to write in, magnifcently lighted
room for you to paint in, q perfect gem
of boudoir for you towel, what do la
dies do in their boudoirs? Mrs. Kenyon
says that it is the chance of lifetime and
on no account must be missed. She thinks
that it is absolutely necessary for your
health, and happiness, that you
Did Auntie say all thIs?" She interrupt
ed.
well, nearly all was trying to give
general impression of her talk to me this
morning. The unfortunate part is that l
have to decide within three days.
Three days!''
"Yes-quick work, isn't It? She proposes
that 1 shall leave it all in her hands"
Then it's settled" she exclaimed gloom
fly.
I'm afraid it is"
What is the name of this wonderful
placer"
Il think it is called Hatton House."
She broke into a laugh.
''Hatton Housep sheteried. II am afraid
aunte win be disappointed.
"Why?" / asked hopefully.
MIR. Grerson has just told me that last
night he completed the purchase of the
house,
by JoveH' cried. How fortunate!
Grierson and Dora Paget were some dis
lance ahead by now.
'They are going the long way around"
I said. LET us turn down the lane and
meet them at Walbridge Corner. They will
know where we have gone.
Irene gave me a hesitating look.
You seem a. little tired" said, and
it is considerably shorter-the third side
of triangle, you know"
She assented to the proposal, and we
turned into the lane. 4
'It win be surprise for Mrs. Kenyon"
began. II wonder what she win say!',
Don't you think, Hugh, that In the past
we have been accustomed to pay just a
trihe too much attention TO what auntie
says?"
shot a glance at her; her eyes we're
contemplating the handle bars.
81 suppose that is why we became en-
gagged" l ventured.
do you mean to say that you didn't
dove me?" she asked quickly. thought
1 detected shade of eagerness In her
tone.
my dear Irener said, reproachfully,
"do you think we should have become en-
gagged If we had not been attracted 10 me
| another?"
Eyes, yes" she said, impatiently, "but
do we love one another2"
| MRS. Kenyon apparently thinks So"
"Auntie againl 1t is always aunte. DO
we love one another?" she repeated.
"Of course, cannot answer for your
feelings. For my own part, you know that
admire" 1rt
"Admire-thats it," she said, trum,
phantly. I'VE admire one another. But
| do you think we shall continue to do so
| after marriage? Can we make absolute
ly certain?' she asked earnestly.
| II can't see how it can be done" SAID,
after little reflection.
She was thoughtful for a moment.
'Then," she said, slowly, do you think.
Hugh, we are justified in running such Z.
| terrible risk?'
1 fought the matter out with my con.
| science.
No" said at length. Whatever our
| private feelings may be, 1 think 1t is plain
| ly our DUTY to-" paused.
"What?" she cried, almost eagerly.
Break off our engagement" / said, sor-
rowfully. There was a long cause.
Whatever will" she began presently
Il haven't the least idea. / suppose we
shall have to tell her." l added doubt
| fully.
'Im afraid it will be necessary. IL is
for the best, is 1t not?" she added, as IL to
| reassure herself.
Undoubtedly. We shall be rewarded for
| being so sensible, some day. Meanwhile,
we viii remain excellent friends and con-
tinue to admire one another. but"
From a distance" she finished with a
/ IL 4