The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-09

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81 don't see why it Is more absurd" re.
torted Rose, "t0 imagine that YOU might
be in love with her than that Sir philm
i. You have both known her only a few
days, and YOU are not Il man for 'loyc at
first sight certainly, while he is; and, be-
sides, see what IoycIcsS life he has led!
But, on the other hand, lima, child though
she is, Is quite out OF the common way.
should fall in love with her the first time
saw her if | were a man; and the most
deliberate of men couldn't be Indifferent
TO her"
Roland had turned very red while his
sister spoke; but he tried by abusing his
enemy TO turn the points of weapons
which he felt were giving homc-thrusrs.
"pooh, poohw he said with an angry
sneer. "IoyGlcss life forsooth! You
women are always ready to sentimental.
ize over n handsome man. happen to
know something about my lord, and he has
tried to amuse himself while he has let So
lcitors and land-stcwardS do his work
here. | believe him to be simply ruthless;
he thinks that in him the curse VIII be
worked out; and, if he drags down an
other life with his own, what will 1t mat
ter so that at least he may snatch some
happincss9 lie will dare fate il hc re-
mains here after the rains begin; aud in
ten days at the turthest they viii come"
lie paused for want OF breath. Rose
shuddered and repeated
"'Lifc for life for traitors deed;
when the floods are out, take hccdr
But, Roland, he has braved the Hoods
Remember how he saved widow Hunt"
GAY; but have you forgotten what Is
said-what Ileston himself says-that, il
the flood rises this year three feet above
last year, the Mill will be washed away,
and, while the Mill lasts, the curse mus
last. And then the rains are this year un.
usually early, aud Darrell is at the Court ;
and be is more likely TO defy death than to
ny IT,"
81 almost think" said Rose, "that he
seeks it,
"Let him seek it," returned Roland
fercely, "but not drag lima down with
him ~
"llush, Roland! At least try to be
friendly with him. Don't let him suspect
you; he is so kccn-sighted, and your face
is so bad mask. If you are taken with
lima, try to win her fairly, and, if yoa
can make her fear Darrell do so; but, il
you have any common-Scnsc, don't abuse
him to her, don't let her see that you are
jealous Of him. She's just the sort Of girl
to choose death with man she loves soon-
er than life without him. Mamma SAID
that of her the other day. Now we must
60 down to luncheon, Roland"
When, at a somewhat late hour, accord
Ing to country notions, but which Sir Pail.
ip Darrell called early, the guests depart
cd from the Court, the ridmg-party was
fixed for two days later. Roland raised
some objection, suggesting later date
Rose saw Sir Philip glance NJ him; but he
said quietly
al Am in the ladies' hands; remember,
if we delay too long, we shall not be able
to reckon the weather, as we shall have the
rains"
lie would not say to them that he WAS
going away; they would think he feared
the floods. Miss DumlOrd put in nervous
ly-
"And you might be leaving, Sir Phil
ip"
lie smiled little; but, as he was lead
Ing her to the carriage, he said
"You visa me to leave this year before
the floods comet"
"Surcly must wish it, for your sake
"Ies, for my sake" he returned, with
more than touch Of irony. "But can
one fly from fate: Is it worth whle;"
"Why not" said Miss Durniord, puz.
lied aud deeply moved. "Iou are WARM
ed"
"Warned? Yes, lifc for life'w NUT
tered Sir Philip to himself; then aloud
quite carelcsSl y--''Ah, well, death must
come some time, soon or late, and as well
soon as late! lima turning 10 the girl,
who was following with ROlaud--"sha,l |
send Zulelka tomorrow, or bring her with
Inc When | come for the ride"
"WhicAeyer you like, Sir Philip"
"IAen will bring her with me-"
He handed the ladies' into the carriage,
Roland mounted his horse and the party
vanished through the deep arch OF the
courtyard.
Sir Philip Darrell was alone again, with
the touch OF lim4S hand still fresh in
his, and her brown eyes looking into his.
lie sa1ed up at the moonlit sky, as though
he dared the very powers Of the universe,
and he clenchcd his hands tightly.
"By earth aud heaven w,ll not yield
thee, llmaI Perish all that stands DC.
tween my love and thiuc~
Had he Ignored the solemn vow, so stern
ly kept Till now, that never should his
love blight \ sinlcss litey