The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-01-22

My love for thee
nv life shall be.
SLOW charmingw said he. at must be
an old wedding ring. They all had posies
long ago, and it was far prettier when they
had"
"That dependsm said Lucy laughing
"what do you think was the posy on the
ring a great-uncle of mine put on his
wife's finger when he married herH-I
ought to tell you that he had already had
three wives and lost them. This poor
fourth bride, no doubt, thought that she
had got ring with some pretty motto,
and instead of that it was"
II / survive
I'll make 1t FIVE.
He was actually telling her that If she died
she would have successor"
"But don't you think she must have
seen the ring before the weddingT he in
quired, with a smile.
al am sure she did mott Would any
woman have married him who had seen
thatp
"People are wonderfully odd" said he
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lent for awile. Lucy was silent also, for
the sight of the ring and the brooch had
reminded her Of all the Kenrick jewelry,
the possession of which was such an an
noyance to her.
Mr.. Richmond, let US be good friends,"
she at length exclaimed with some eager
ness, and strong wish to be diplomatic
and persuasive,
"What shall l do to show you how much
l wish iti" he replied, with one Of his
smiles, which were so pleasant to see
"Come and pay me a visit in Chester
Square and help me pick out the family
jewels which your mother would most
value. 1t makes me miserable to have
them--do come"
"Please, MissClavering," said he, "please
remember that we have our pride too
We feel your goodness and kindness, but
how can we receive from you in this indi-
rect manner anything Mr.. Kenrick did not
wish to give usl"
II hate pride" cried Lucy. "Really
Mr.. Richmond, you and your mother have
far too much Of it" She looked irresisti
bly, pretty as she said this, the little air Of
pique with which she spoke, became her
so well.
"lf you were in my place you would
act as do,' said he. "Besides, remem-
Der that all these possessions which af-
fict you so much are things about which
am entirely indifferent. ! am a lowly-
minded, unambitious man. If | have
daily bread and health, want nothing
more than little sunshine"
II understand" said Lucy, in tone
which she knew to be one of slight vexa-
ton. "You are independent of your fell
low creatures"
IL! by no means! am very fond Of
my fellow-creatures, when they are OF the
kind l like. l was intensely happy on
the Dorothea."
They were sitting on the slope Of the
topmost hill. Lucy had fastened her
handkerchief TO stick, and was waving
it with Intermittent energy; but in her
secret heart she did not wish it seen just
yet
'Some OF the people over there are quite
certain to see us and come" said Hugh
Richmond. LET me enjoy this unexpect-
ed pleasure for one half-hour longer in
peace. When / see you waving that
white signal with such good will, feel
as if boat would come and carry you
away in FIVE minutes"
at would carry you, too"
"Yes; but it would mean bidding you
farewell few minutes afterwards"
ave will talk for half an hour" said she
gaily, "and then we must take active
measures to procure our release"
"None will be needed Some Of the st
Malo people are sure to see US and come
Of their own accord Each instant | ex
pect TO see boat put off,
"Then, in point Of fact, our adventure il
not an adventure after allY"
"No; il is nothing but an opportunity
for quiet half-hour's conversation
(Which we could have any day W,
liked said Lucy.
He shook his head, and said, "Not many
more such pleasures for me-"
Lucy did not know what TO say. Sh
began to speak of books and pictures; h
followed her lead, and talked so well tina
she let the signal handkerchief fall, an,
was completely content to stay where sh
was. The sea was struggling and moan
ing below them; they did not heed II; tn
hours were passing swiftly, they forgot t
mark their flight He talked and she lis
tened. She listened and he looked at hei
and each moment he was more and NOR
convinced that she was the prettiest, an
sweetest, and gentlest, and most lovabl
girl he had ever seen in his life. II
wished the conversation could last forey
err. Could anything he more romant
than to sit here wave encompassed, alor
with the beautiful girl who had playe
such part in his historyf She, all III
while, was thinking what dull lite 81
had lived till now, and what dull, du
people she had dwelt amongst
Mr.. Richmond's sketch book, the OF
Lucy had found, was lying open on h.
knee; suddenly deep shadow fell up,
it. She looked up quickly, and exclaime
~ am very much afraid there is going