Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-09-24
in this bizarre attire, and he rather

in this bizarre attire, and he rather
embarrassed me; but. as usual. he
was serene and apparently quite un-
disturbed. as II he were as accus.
toned to granting audiences here as
in the stately rooms below.
"They are doing over my suite
| while my sister is away" he ex-
planned. land l have taken possession
here. Sit down. II you can find room
for the pillows. Such trifiing pillows
as they are" with a smile. For SO
sensible q woman as my sister. she
amazes me with her furbelows."
II suppose she would call them
comforts" l suggested.
"Oh. doubtless" said he. They
are more like little pink and yellow
cotton puffs than anything that might
give real comfort" He tossed a
couple of them out OF brocaded arm.
chair and, indicating it.. drew up an.
other for himself.
Il hope my summons did not incon.
venience you. arriving at such an
hour?" he remarked. But my mind
has been greatly perturbed, and
way or the other. The matter upon
which l wish you to advise me is one
of exceeding delicacy and unusual
ness"
bowed.
Perhaps you know Mrs. Anson
Dines," he remarked. by way Of begin.
ming.
Il have the misfortune not to-"
said I.
We'll. ! don't know that should
put 1t quite like that. Mr.. Twining."
he said, with smile: but she is Ger.
tainly a most estimable person. OIL
think I may truthfully say-the most
original and startling ideas. particu-
larly as to-but we shall touch upon
that later. Mrs. Dimes has long been
friend of my sisters"
"Ah, SO l recall" Interrupted.
Mrs. Dimes was the widow whom
heard Miss Winstanley speak of to
the bishop the evening at the opera
when his glasses had been SO per.
sistently leveled where she thought
they ought not to be. imagined
something Interesting was about to be
unfolded. but I was in no why pre-
pared for what came.
"You have-ah. seen Mrs. Dines?"
the bishop asked.
Once" said L: "A somewhat stout
lady with copious-"
"Chins." supplied he gravely.
Dear me-" said /.
The bishop nodded solemnly
"A trife elderly?" l ventured. en-.
couraged by something in his eyes.
"A trine! She is co."
"Ah. is 1t possible?''
Mrs. Dimes admits co." he replied.
she may be more. But Co.'S
enough"
nodded, not quite understanding.
and waiting for that which knew
would make 1t plain.
Mrs. Dimes is a lady OF very large
means and equally generous inclina.
tions." he continued. "A woman who
has done much good and should con-
tinue to do more. Charitable work is
her passion. She is an enthusiast
along that particular line. My sister
finds in her most beautiful and com.
mendable character.
II have often heard her called So"
There are undoubtedly many ad-
mirable things about the lady"
'.As a young woman I imagine she
may have been attractive" ventured.
watching the bishop out Of the tail Of
my eye.
'As q young woman" he repeated.
And clever" said l.
He smiled. She is still clever
enough" he commented.
There was a long pause. during
which his shapely fingers caressed the
tassel Of his dressing gown.
Mrs. Dimes is in Africa at present. Sc
| he continued. she says she desires
| to remain there indefinitely. Wishing
to further to its utmost the work she
has undertaken. and to be entirely un.
hampered and embarrassed by restric.
tions. she has sent this most remark.
able proposition to my sister. who in
turn has indorsed 1t and sent It on to
me with all promptness. l wish you
| to tell me what you think Of II. sir"
He handed me a decorous-looking
document, which I opened with much
interest. 1t was exceedingly direct
and simple-as unadorned and simple
as the lady who had indited 1t: Mrs
Anson Dimes. for the privilege of us
ing the powerful name of BishoI
Charles winstanley. would dedicate
her undivided effort and her undivided
fortune to the church which the bish
op so brilliantly adorned. especially
to that portion Of II which she had
taken under her special care and Low
ing direction. there in a country sc
far from her home. The marriage
should be performed by proxy. and
Bishop winstanley should continue
then and always. at perfect liberty &c
pursue his own helpful and SHINING
career in his own land. and in his owr
| manner auite as n sba Ala No, h~.,