New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-03
BY MUTUAL CONSENT.

man who ,aid sh. was a born mcddlcr dld
not go so far as that thought that she pos
sessod a natural gif; for MANAGING
It was n lnieht morning in May and she had
stroled with me to the garden gate against
which three bicycles were pr"ppcd
"Why." She exclaimed. are not Irene and
you going hy yourselvcsY
mo we thou sht it OILY kind TO ask Dora 10
accompany us.
A reflective look passed over Mrs. Kenyon
face.
Dora is leaving tomorrow" she remarked.
"IIer father says he must be in the hum OF
things again
Eat surely the hum does not claim his
daughter as Wcll?'
~ daughters place" said Mrs Kenyon some
what severely. is by her fathers side"
YES Of course murmured
"I have been thinking" she continued after
pause that Irene and YOU Will be settling down
shcrtly
Irene was Mrs Kenyon's niece Some time
ago the thought had occurred to her that we
were suited to one another She had devoted
her attention to the matter with her usua
completeness Of method, and the subsequent en-
gagemcnt was matter of course
Il can't say that we have settled as to the
exact date" | said.
1T is two years since you were first engaged
looked around eagerly to see II the girls
were coming.
do YOU know" she continued, Il have dis
covered the very place for young couple an
ideal residence"
II must go and have a look at it, ] said
vaguely. with another glance to the rear.
1T seems il 1t built for Irene There
Is a charming study for her, room with splen
,tfF
q bOudoir'
1T seems n Gift from the fairies" l broke In.
"What is il calcd?"
"Uatton IIousc-within a milo OF this. It's 4
chance which should on account be missed.
The only thing is you must decide within three
days"
"NCt much time" began.
She turned 10 me with n bright smile.
NY proposal is that you should leave the
whole affair in my hands. What do you say
AT that moment Irene and Dora Paget came
hurrying across the Lawn. put my finger on
my lips To- erjoin secrecy.
what are you plottins?" cried Dora.
ION. merely little surprise for somebody"
said with Il glance at Irene.
I opened the gate. and We wheeled our ma
chimes through. We were about TO mount when
another cyclist rode up 1t was Herbert Grier-
son friend.
IL though; you might be riding this morn
Ing" n began.
VERY happy thought said cfcerfully; you
will make a fourth, and | shall not Rave to talk
so much"
We mounted our machines and proceeded on
our way. Presently Dora and myself found
ourselves tagging q little behind.
This Isn't at all right. you know" she re-
marked.
What isnt'"
NATURALLY, you should be with Irene"
my dear Miss Paget. have the rest Of our
lives to be together Irene understands that"
"Shc is quite exceptional"
Censely"
Dora laughed.
Us that why yon bccarnc engaged to her."
~ didn't. Mrs kenyon ARA nged II for US"
Dora opened her eyes wOnderinEly.
Mrs Kenyon arranged IT for YOU" she re-
Sea,ed
YES" SAID J. she j. very thoughtful She
Seeded ii time for Irene 10 MARY and
she thought was fitted to become "A husband.
With admirable tact she maraceG the whole
afrair-and We are both very grateful TO her"
And you love anolhcr?' she asked.
I'VE admire one another" replied, and that
Is an excellent substitute"
"Do you think your tastes are sini;lar''
"Oh they not" replied frankly. but We
shall make allowances. She is clever ana Of n
studious turn Of mind; am quite commonplace.
and never happy unless in the open air. We shall