The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-04
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| We mounted our machines and pro-
ceeded ON our way. Presently Dora and
myself found ourselves tagging a little
behind.
"This isn't at all right, you know"
she remarked
"What isn't2"
Naturally you should be with
Irene"
my dear Miss Paget, we have the
rest Of our lives to be together. Irene
understands that"
"She is quite exceptional"
"she is very clever, and admire her
immensely"
Dora laughed.
"Is that why you became engaged to
herP''
II didn't. Mrs. Kenyon arranged it
for u.s."
Dora opened her eyes wonderingly.
"Mrs. Kenyon arranged it for your"
she repeated.
eyes" said I. "She is very thought
full. She decided it was time for Irene
to marry, and she thought was fitted
to become husband. With admirable
tact she managed the whole affair, and
we are both very grateful to her,
"And you love one another?" she ask
ed.
1--WE admire one another" replied,
"and that is an excellent substitute.
"Do you think your tastes are sim
ilar?"
"Oh, they are not" replied frank.
ly. but we will make allowances.
Mrs. Kenyon has been thinking that it
is time for us to settle down. As you
know, when Mrs. Kenyon thinks there
is generally result, and, what is more,
she has discovered a house which an
architect unconsciously designed to
meet Irene's requirements.
How lucky'' said Dora.
eyes. Isn't it jolly? have to settle
within three days. This is the surprise
in store for Irene. -
Dora looked ahead at the others.
They were about 200 yards in front.
"When are you going to break the
news to herr"
"Some time or other. It does not look
as if she would welcome an interruption
just now. Grierson, who is also studi-
ous can always provide subject of in
terest 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 moment or so.
"We really must catch them up"
said she at length.
eyes really we must" I replied,
back pedaling little. "Ihear that you
leave tomorrow.
I had been out to South Africa few
months previously, and on my way
home had met the Pagets, who had
come on board at Madeira.
"The dear old Dutton castlel" she
exclaimed. "Those days were the most
pleasant have ever spent"
eyes, they were very charming" I
assented with half sigh. "We saw
good deal of one another during that
short VOYAGE
Looking ahead, I noticed that Irene
and Grierson were riding very slowly.
"Unless we get off and walk, 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 suro 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," remarked.
We joined the others.
"You seemed to be somewhat inter-
ested in discussion" said to Grier-
son, $50 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
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.
It appears, said I, THAT she has found
out house that was built for you"
For me?"
"For us, mean. 1t has q lovely
study for you to write in, magnificent
ly lighted room for you to paint in, o
perfect gem of boudoir for you to
well, what do ladies do in their bou-
hoirs? Mrs. Kenyon says that it is the
chance of a lifetime and on no account
must it be missed She thinks it is alb
solutely necessary for your health and
happiness that you''-
"Then it's settledl" sho exclaimed
gloomily.
II am afraid it is"
"What Is the name Of this wonderful
placer"
81 think 1t is called Hatton House"
She broke into laugh.
"Hatton Houser' she cried. II am
afraid auntie will DO disappointed.
"Why?" asked hopefully.