The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-10-14

ret mantle To cut up for trimming.
| Bertha experienced no annoyance at
| his distribution. Dress was not one
If her passions. AS long as she was
leat, and sufficiently in the prevailing
node to escape comment or criticism,
| she was content.
There had been a discussion about
he opal ring, which Bertha had con-
inued TO wear since she had failed TO
ind the owner.
"You had much better not take that
ing into the country with you,' said
Mrs. Dalton. You will only be losing
IT,
~ don't think so, mammal returned
Bertha, looking at it as it glowed on her
niger.
81 do believe that Bertha is supersti-
ious about that ring" said Lena.
Not exactly supertitious," objected
Bertha, smiling, though l can't help
weaving fancies about it sometimes. "
AT, all events You had much better
not take it with you,n said Mrs. Dalton.
There Will be no chance Of finding
)ut anything about it down in the
country, Leave it with me, and then it
will he safe. .
Very well, mamma" agreed Bertha,
Who never was obstinate about trines.
So on the morning of their journey she
reluctantly drew off the ring, and put
ing it in little ring-case she had,
placed it in her mothers hands.
Take care Of il, mammal she said.
"Of course ! shall take care of il,
Mrs. Dalton returned, Don't be silly,
Bertha
The day was fine for the end of April.
and nothing appeared more lovely than
he fresh green of the leaves and hedges
and young corn, and pastures golden
with buttercupS, the brooks and rivers
cunning full and clear with recent rain;
over all were lights and shadows flying,
as sunshine and clouds altemated. lt
was but a journey of two hours to the
station where the carriage from the
LarcheS was to meet them. but the two
hours were full of intense enjoyment To
Bertha who had never quite reconciled
herself to London.
The road from the station skilted
AlphlngtOn Park for some distance. AT
one point they caught glimpse OF the
fine old EllZahethan mansion. Anoth-
er turn in the road brought them 10 the
ludge-gate OF the LarCheS. Il opened
10 admit the carriage. which swept with
a dash round the drive, and drew up at
the open fTont-door, where their host
stood to meet them.
"Wen, Lena, he said as he handed
her out Of the carriage" blooming as
ever | see. must caution our young
sparks not to lose their hearts, And
my little friend Bertha-l'm delighted
to see YOU, my dear. But how is this?
What is the cause Of these pale cheeks?
This won't do; we must keep you pris-
ouer till we can send YOU back with
roses like your sisters"
Bertha smiled. assuring her old friend
that she was perfectly we'll. Don't
You know you used to call me Daisy?
And daisies are always pale.
Sir Stephen shook his head but had
no time 10 pursue the subject. as Lady
Langley claimed her guests attention.
After an attectionate reception from
her, the girls We're handed over TO the
care of a maid, who conducted them to
the pretty rooms appointed for them,
telling them al the same time that din
ner would be ready in half an hour, and
Offering her services to assist them 10
dress. These they declined. being aC-
customei 10 help each other. So the
servant after seeing that their boxes
We're brought up aud uncorded, and
begging them 10 ring if they wanted
anything, retired, leaving them to their
toilet,