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

Corner. They VIII know where we
have gone"
Irene gave me hesitatlng lcok.
You seem little tired" said. and
IL Is considerably short2--the third
side OF triangle. you know"
She assented 10 the proposal. and We
turned into The laue.
1T will be surprise for AIRS. Ken
yon." / began. Il wonder what she
will sayl"
Don't you think. Hush. tAas IN the
past we have kesu accustomed TO pay
just a tribe too n,uca attention 10 what
auntse says.'
shot . glance at her; her eyes were
contemplating the hsn6leb,rs.
Il suppose that IS why we became en-
xaged." | vensurec.
do you mean "a say that you didn't
love meg" she asked quickly. thought
| detected shade OF esgerness in her
tone
My dear Ireae," said reDToschful-
ly. ''do you Think we should have be-
come engaged IL We had not been at
traeted 60 enc another?"
Yes. yes" she said impssiently, "6ut
do we love one arother?''
Mrs. Kenyon apparently thinks So"
"Aun,ie again. Il IS always auntie
Do we love ore another?" she re-
pested.
"Of course, cannot answer for your
feelings. FOR nay own part, you know
that l ADMIRE"
"Admire-that's it," she said trium-
phantiy. We admire one another.
But do you think that we shall con-
tinue to do so after marriage? Can
we make absolutely ccrtalng'' she
asked earnestly.
IL can't see how 1t 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
a terrible risk?'
I fought the matter out with my
conscience.
$40 I said at length. Whatever
our private feelings may be. think 1t
is plainly our duty to-" paused.
''what?" she cried. almost eagerly.
Break off our engagement" I said,
| sorrowfully. There was a long pause.
Whatever will" she began pres
emily
Il haven't the least idea. 1 suppose
/ . we shall have to tell her" I added
doubtfully.
I'm afraid it viii be necessary. 7;
, Is for The best, is II not?'' she added
| as il to reassure herself.
Undoubtedly. We shall he reward
= ed for being SO sensible. some day
! Meanwhile we viii remain excellent
| friends and continue to admire one an.
, other. but
From a distance she finished, with
r = smile 7 nodded.
q We reached waIbridge Corner. and
h alighting from our machines. seated
ourselves on a grassy bank to wait tn,
: others. IN few minutes they rode up
We'll. I do think you are meant
cried Dora.
v eyes. we must apologize" I said
I'VE took n short cut TO happiness
s mean, TO walbridge." / pulled out m,
watch. I'VE must hurry to be back il
time for luncheon
Il we mounted again and found my
: self at Dora's side.
n Your father invited me TO cc-se an,
make a stay at your town house."
: said May H.
z "But Irene would not consent to you
h deserving her"
Il think she would be rather glad
,r You know We admire one another
% well, We have been talking the mat
N ter over. and come TO the conclusion
IT that this Is not quite sufficient: So b,
mutual consent. we have terminate
a the engagement"
l. rs that what happened in the lane?
id she exclaimed in surprise.
"Yes, and that is why / think III
hum of things. followed by trip I
New Zealand. would be distinct
lie agreeable. May Gomez"
Eyes" she said, with a smile "if yo
d. promise not to devote too much time I
the club window"
But Mrs. Kenyon-what will" sh
n added.
II doa't know" replied. AN,
iy strange TO say. a feeling that I don
Id care much is gradually taking posse.
sion of me-
l, How brave you are," she said
Later In the day-it was after luncl
ne eon-the news was broken 70 Mrs. KeI
yon. Naturally, she was little sul
IS prised, but. contrary to ctr expect:
tions, she did not appear to be muc
ne annoyed.
ct Irene and myself are at present fu
- filing our expressed intention OF a,
miriag one another at distance-sl
n from that desirable residence. Hattie
Id House, where she is known as Mr.
Grierson. and ] from remote part
a New Zealand, where Dora and myse
are wandering on 81 prolonged hone.
moon trip
.ly
H. ao,dio,- ~,