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"What is that?" the other asked

"Why, out on the steps to-night, after father had gone in, Dick see, and I determined to discover what it was What do you think? The silly felloas really upset by the money father has recentlyan heiress, and, you see, I ao"

"SoleySo it is really settled?"

"Yes, it is settled It was the co to put Andy out of my mind Poor boy! he is lovely, isn't he? What do you think he will do about it, Kitty?"

"Mope around like a sick cat for a irl answered; "then he will marry some one else, and wonder what on earth he ever saw in you to be daft about"

"I don't believe it," Irene said, firmly "Kitty, that boy will never ht he would--" Irene hesitated, a deepening stare in her eyes

"You'd not marry Dick--Poof! Wouldn't you be a pretty idiot? If you read as many novels as I do you'd know that sentimental, puppy love is a delusion and a snare Let it alone You and Dick Mostyn are doing the only rational thing You will be an ideal couple Gosh, I wish I had some of the money you will have!"