The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-03-18
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fortune at the court or in the field; but
before starting he would like to ask the
young lady's guardian favor"
proceed. This is really romantic
What is this booni" a4
"Simply that the young lady would be
allowed to wait for him, until he Is in
position to offer marriage with the requi-
site observation-disclosures, jewels, and so
forth"
"Well, should say that under such
very unusual circumstances the guardian
might say Yes"
"Then, my dear chanoinesse, you must
pronounce the word. There is the gen.
tleman, and Mademoiselle, here, is the
charming prize he longs to win"
"The gentleman! Valentine"
The Marquis de Calonne bowed low be-
fore the astonished chanoinesse. Valen-
tine took her hand, but did not speak, her
eyes being eloquent enough in their ear
nest appeal.
swell, Henri, this is indeed surprise.
Twill not say that it is an unpleasant
one"
The young man seized her hand and
pressed it to his lips.
"Do you know that Valentine must for
the present remain namelessi"
n know all Her name is to me mat.
ter Of no consequence; I love her for her
SELF
spoken like your fathers son. Alb,
Henri loved him; could hardly re-
fuse his son anything in my power to be-
stow upon him. Valentine is to me as my
own child; in giving her TO you l only
join the two whom l love most on earth
There; and having put her hand in yours,
| can only recall the dukes words; II you
love each other you have the best gift
possible--the only security for future
happiness. And now let me tell you my
story. When was young loved Henri's
father, and he loved me. He was a
younger son, and 30 we were separated
He married lady with large dover,
and devoted myself to my present call.
ing. You see can sympathize with those
whom poverty separates. All well, that
is long time ago AS years went by
became rich, l suppose because money
was no longer necessary 10 my happiness,
To-day am repaid for all my disappoint-
ments. This wealth, which has too often
been heavy burden and responsibility
on my shoulders, now divide equally be-
tween you and Valentine You will each
have two hundred thousand francs; thus
the bride will have her dover, and the
bridegroom will be enabled to regain his
encountered estates"
Valentine could only cling TO the chanoi.
nesse, and whisper her thanks. The
marquis was quite overwhelmed with this
generosity.
"You are my fairy godmother," he said;
show shall thank you; how repay your
lovef"
"By taking care of my Valentine,
Henri. Her future has sometimes troubled
me; now can feel that it is safe. / can
trust my child with you. But fear my
other escort is taken from me. Remem-
Der, no more Of Paris, the court, or the
army. Happiness avoids publicity"
Il have found minein Providence" said
the marquis kissing Valentines hand.
"Wherei it belongs" said the chanoinesse
with emphasis. "Now, as you are all alb
sorbed in bliss, must leave you and be-
gin my preparations for to.morrow's
journey"
When the two lovers we're about re.
turning to the city, the girls accompanied
them TO the great gate, and stood owatch
them riding so gaily up the long hill.
1t was warm day, and the road had
dry dusty effect after the cool, shaded
terrace, and the murmuring fountains
dotting the lawn.
~ am sorry they had to leave u.s." said
Adrienne. at is not at all pleasant on
the road such day as this. Oh! valen-
tine, what is that See, coming down the
hill! Raoul and the marquis have just
passed IT, See, 1t winds in and out, and
looks like great snake!"
Valentine looked and shook her head.
~ cannot tell. Here lie your father; he
will know"
The duke came in answer TO Adrienne's
call and stood for some minutes watching
the approaching object.
"You had better come back to the ter
race, my darling. That is something that
your innocent eyes have 20 far been
spared the sight Of"
He shuddered and turned away, but his
daughter pressed nearer TO the gate, her
eyes fixed and dilating with surprise.
mo, Valentine; let me look What is
1t, fatherf 1t surely cannot be-yes, it is
composed OF men, all dressed alike in red
suits; and they seem to be fastened to-
gether by a chain"
ayes, Adrienne that is chain Of GAL
ley-slaves."