The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-07-14

He stood still.
III am n stranger here; came down
with my friend, Mr.. Mascall, this morn
ing You are member of the family,
| presume?n lifting his hat and speak
ing in the most respectful tone.
Bee raised her sparkling eyes, a slight
smile curling her fresh red lips,
II am the cook, sir. +"
"Ah, yes! 1t must be delightful to
serve so charming family" leaning
against low, sweeping bough, and
looking at her with friendly - very
friendly-eyes, thought Bee, feeling a
trihe warm.
"Are you laughing at them sirP Or
mo, indeed; am in earnest" he
quickly cried
Just as thought to flirt with
mistress or maid said Bee to herself.
She stole a glance at him. He is very
handsome; but beauty sometimes covers
n very deceitful heart | shall test this
fine gentleman.
He interrupted her thoughts.
MAY have an applet"
If YOU like them so green.
Encouraged by her friendliness, the
gentleman drew nearer, and tier ac-
quaintance progressed rapidly. Sir
Philip exerted himself to be particularly
agreeable to the pretty cook, and she
listened and felt the charm Of his man.
ner though laying up retribution fol
him.
That meeting was only the beginning.
| A week passed, and every day the Wis.
| itor managed to see the cook, for Bee
still filled that position, and, though in
dgnant at his persistence, she could not
keep the telliale red out of her face
when she met his frank, admiring eyes,
or check thrill of strange pleasure
when she heard his voice.
At last they succeeded in securing the
services Of stout Irishwoman, and with
little nervous laugh, Bee said that
Aunt Mary wished her to return home.
IL will come this evening and be in
troduced at the tea-table," she said and
went away TO her favorite haunt. She
felt sorely troubled. 1t was her duty to
betray Sir Philip, but she shrank from
the task with trembling dread, and fl
nally decided to keep silent Just as
she had arrived at that generous con-
cluson he made his appearance.
80 your situation has been taken
from your" he said with grave con-
cern.
Yes" heaving sigh.
What will you do, child?"
"Try to find another"
II can offer you one if you will ac-
cept it, speaking slowly and doubtfully
and coming quite close to her.
you are kind, she murmured, av-
erting her face, What will | have to
do?"
you will not have to cook. Shall |
give you a list of your duties'"
"Ifyou please trembling at her own
daring.
Then the first and most important
duty will be to love me as dearly and
truly as do you" coming nearer still,
and stretching out his arm until it half
encircled her
"Sir Philip, how dare youP' she
cried out turning her flushed face and
flashing eyes toward him.
Hush, Bee! until have finished"
"Beep You know me thenP'
Yes" he said, and boldly took hel
hand.
Now, how long have you known"
she faltered blushing deeply.
Bryan told me the first day. Now,
may 60 on and tell you about thatP'
mo-
why moi, Bee darlingP'
Because | am angry, very angry
| and wish you would 90 away witt
! quivering lips and tears trembling OIL
: her lashes.
3 Not until ! ask you to be my wife
/ dear fell in love with your pictur
= before saw you, and your brother
account of your manifold perfection
determined me to see and win you, il
b, could"
; He talked very eloquently and mus
: have won her complete forgiveness, 70
when he lifted her down from her perc
he kept her close in his arms minute
and stole kiss from the sweet lips TN
rebuked
They met Bryan at the upper edg
t Of the orchard, and he came near hug
ging them both in his intense satisfaC
. ton.
Gertrude and Mira could not grudg
o Bees happiness, but they were ney,
o able to understand how she won S
g Philips love.
because she is honest, and tru
% hearted, and not selfish" said the
% brother,
a But she is not pretty"
he There disagree with you; b
is there are other attractions besides bea
10 ty."
They continued to be puzzled, poss
bly, because they did not care to unde
stand.
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