The evening times., 1898-04-06

IL is considerably shorter-the third side
of triangle, you know
She assented to the proposal, and we
turned into the lane.
1T will be a surprise for Mrs. Kenyon,
| began II wonder what she will say"
Don't YOU think, Hugh, that in the
past we have been accustomed to pay
just a trifle too much attention to what
Auntie says
I shot a glance at her; her eyes were
contemplating the handIebars.
II suppose that Is why we became en-
gagged" ] ventured.
do YOU mean To say that you didn't
love me?' she asked, quickly. / thought
i detected a shade of eagerness I'm her
tone.
My dear Irene,' ! said, reproachfully.
do YOU think we should have become en-
gagged if we had not been attracted to
one another
Yes. yes" she said, impatiently, but
do We love one another
Mrs. Kenyon apparently thinks So.
'Auntie againi II is always Auntiei Do
we love one another" she repeated
"Of course, ] cannot answer for your
feelings. For my part, you know that /
admire
"Admire-that's It," she said trium-
phantly- We admire one another But
do YOU think that we shall continue to do
so after marriage? Can we make abso-
lutely certain?" she asked, earnestly.
Il 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 i'm running such a
terrible risk?''
I fought the matter out with my CON
science.
No" I said at length. Whatever our
private feelings may be I think it is
plainly our duty to ] paused
What" she cried. almost eagerly.
Break of our engagement" | said
sorrowfully. There was a long pause
Whatever wilr'-she began presently.
II haven't the least idea. l suppose we
shall have to tell her" | added doubt
fully.
I'm afraid it will be necessary II is
for the best. is it not?' she added, as II
to reassure herself.
Undoubtedly. We shall be rewarded
for being so sensible. some day. Mean
while we will remain excellent friends
and continue to admire one another.
but
From a distance" she finished with a
smile. ! nodded.
We reached Walbridge corner. and.
alighting from our machines seated our
selves on grassy bank to await the
others In a few minutes they rode up.
We'll, I do think you are mean" cried
Dora.
Yes, We must apologize" ! said. I'VE
took short cut 10 happiness mean TO
Walbridge." l pulled out my watch
I'VE must hurry to be back in time for
We mounted. and again / found myself
by Dora's side
Your father invited me to come and
make "A stay at your town house ! said.
May l."
But Irene would not consent to your
deserving her?''
II think she would be rather glad You
know We admire one another; we'll we
have been talking the matter over. and
come TO the conclusion that this is not
quite sufficient. so. by mutual consent
we have termianted the engagement"
''Is that what happened in the lane?"
she exclaimed I'm surprise
'Yes-and that is why l think the hum
OF Things followed by trip 20 New
Zealand, would be distinctly agreeable
May ! Gomez"
Yes" she said. with smile. ''if you
promise not to devote too much time
TO the club window"
But Mrs. Kenyon-what will she
added.
I
TO say, a feeling that / don't care much
is gradually taking possession of me-
Dora laughed gayly.
How brave you are," she said.
Later in the day-it was after lunch
eon-the news was broken to Mrs. Ken
yon. Naturally she was little surpris-
ed, but. contrary to our expectations
she did not appear to be much annoyed
Perhaps IT Is for the best" she said
philosophically.
Irene and myself are at present fulfill
ing our expressed intention of admiring
one another at a dstance-she from that
desirable residence Hatton House where
she is known Mrs. Grierson. and l
from remote part of New Zealand.
where Dora and myself are wandering
on prolonged honeymoon trip.-Black
and White.