The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-03-19
Daly Morning Daily in Southern Illinois
LITTLE ANGEL.
From the odd Fellows Talisman.
CHAPTER II.

An old lady, with pleasant face and
soft voice, invited me to sit by the window,
where | might have the benefit of the
breeze. Then she placidly waited for the
opening address.
"My name is Granger, madam | began.
Il beg to apologize for my intrusion, but |
cannot obtain the information desire from
any one but you. My inquiries relate to
Miss Arden, and | had hoped you might
be able to give me her present address"
This was fair opening and far better than
/ expected. My courage arose as pro-
ceeded.
Il can not tell you where Miss Arden is
now,' answered the widow. "She went to
New York from here, but think she was
going out west Immediately. Hope there
is nothing that is, no bad news from her
friends2"
"Oh, no, l replied, promptly nothing
amiss, madam. failed to learn the names
Of her New York acquaintance, and, in
deed, | was told that you could, probably,
tell me more than any Of them. She was
some months with you" continued rapid
ly, land you have, doubtless, heard her re-
fer TO her friends or kindred, in ordinary
conversation"
Never" said Mrs. Hunter. "She did
notseem inclined to talk of her relations
and | did not feel warranted to make In
quires. MAY ask if you are related to
heri"
mo, madam" said !, getting slightly
confused.
LAS | do not know her address" con
tinued the lady placidlY, Il do not see how
can serve you; and, as you are not related
to Miss Arden, | do not know how far /
might answer your questions with pro-
priety."
~ perceive you distrust me, madam" |
said, rising and taking my hat, "and am,
unfortunately, unable to present my creden-
tials, at present
"You are mistaken, sir" interrupted the
widow; ~ am only cautious lest some
chance word from me might do mischief.
You may be a lawyer for instance"
Heaven forbid, madam l answered,
feIvently.
"Or you might represent some one whose
interests were antagonistic to hers
Heaven forbid, madam | answered
again. ''No one lives who cherishes Il more
earnest desire to befriend Mss Arden
than l."
spray be seated, Mr.. Granger" said Mrs
Hunter, quietly, land let me know wha,
you wish to learn from me-
II only wish to learn where | can find
her."
"For what purpose, may askt'
Here was o corner What could ! sayi
Suppose | told the truth9 That would
never do Half dozen men who travelled
in my train lived in Baden and probably
they all knew Mrs. Hunter, 1t would be q
nice mess for me if these rude fellows
should chat me about my Little Angel
No, could not make clean breast Of il
just yet.
~ regret that can not answer tina
question, Mrs Hunter" answered. main
tanning my composure with some diff
Guilty.
suppose you leave your address will
me-" said the lady, after minutes re
Election, land If ! can discover, Mis-
Arden's residence can write to hel
saying you called, and asking her permits
sion"
''Pardon me, madam said, interrup,
ing herr" am sure yon are Miss Arden
friend, and am sure such q course wou
be fatal to my my purposes and hope
IL you will kindly refer me TO any gentle
man in New York, or elsewhere, VIII
knows this young lady, can easily satisi
him that these purposes and hopes do n,
( involve harm or annoyance TO Miss Arden
"You prefer, then" said Mrs. Hun,e
'sthst should no, tell Miss Arden Of III
visit2"
ut would do no good, madam,"I al
swered "Miss Arden never heard IN
name"
"This Is very mysterious said n
widow, with a perplexcd expression. 18Th
orphan girl"
AOrphani' ] exclaimed, eagerly.
ayes. Did you not know thatl This