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


Slcotes on the twenty-fourth, with an old
college chum, Phil Lambert (Slr Philip,
ought to say. He's capital fellow, but
rich and a little fastidiOus perhaps--so have
everything in trim. But that warning is
unnecessary; you are always ready,
Yours affectionately,
BRYAN"
That simple note brought consterna-
ton into the quiet country household,
for the cook and maid-of-all-work had
Just taken French leave, and it would
be impossible to fill their places on
short notice, for servants did not flour
ish readily in the quiet little village of
Silcotes.
what shall we doP" exclaimed Mrs.
Mascall, CHANGING round at her three
daughters with an expression of tragic
despair.
''Telegraph to Bryan that he must
bring cook down with him, says
Bee, the youngest, with an irrepressible
smile
"Nonsensel Tomorrow is the twenty
fourth, and we shall have to all enter
the kitchen, and take ii turn about, I'M
til can engage cook.
"Oh, mother! you know it would
spoil my complexion TO bend over the
hot stove. That plan will never do,
said fair Gertrude, folding her soft, lily
white hands.
"And if we do the cooking, who will
entertain Sir Philip?' said Mira.
well, you know we cannot get one
now, for love or money" sighed the
troubled matron.
"Yes. you can, mother mine Here
is one for love" said brown-haired,
brown-eyed Beatrice. II will be the
cook until you can get one, and Bryan :
fastdious friend need never know it
My name is Matilda Jane, and III pre-
pare the dantiest dishes, and you can
engage a boy to stay in the dining
room.
Mrs, Mascall hesitated, but Gertrude
and Mira applauded the plan eagerly,
as it would leave them free 10 enjoy the
society Of the rich young baronet, and
try their destinations on him, for each,
in the secret depths Of her own mind
determined TO win, woman's charms
had any power.
You are making quite q sacrifice
Bee, my dear child, and do not lik,
TO have you banished in that style
''But il is self-banshment, said Bee
gaily, giving just one regretful sigh anC
then entering heartily into the work be
fore her.
Bryan MaScall came at the appointed
time, accompanied by n handsome maj
of eight or Internationally, with blond
hair and mou,tachcs, keen, clear blu
eyes and the winning ease and grace O
one long used to the refined and cul
tured circles in society.
Thedsughtcrs Of the house were fault
lessly dressed. and charmingly cordiaI
and Mrs MascalI beamed graciousll
but Bryan glanced round with dissat
ished look.
where is Bee2'
"She-she-" the mother began. ant
then not being in the habit of tellin!
falsehoods, she broke down,
"She has gone on II visit TO Aun
Mary, said Gertrude, smoothly,
"Must have been rather suddcnW h
said, surprised.
"Oh, yes, Bee, dear child, is S
highty,' murmured Mira, turning
Sir Philip, with aswect smile and thei
the subject dropped.
But passing through back passaa
an hour later, Bryan was astonishcd
find young person, half hidden in
huge apron, in his arms; to feel Il
fond pressure of soft arms around h
neck, the touch of a velvet cheek
his.
"lIallo!" he cried, falling back
step.
"Oh, Bryan don't you know me''
"Bee!" he gasped
mo, Matilda Jane, the cook, s
corrected. with soft laugh.
What Is the meaning OF all this m,
teryp"a Ne inquired, sternly.
Don't speak 50 loud, she said. a
then explained the situation.
Hang it all! I'll have cook, If
havetto 90 back TO town after OF
HensI have brought Lambert down
see YOU, and then 10 find you banish
TO the Kitchen! rvea great mind
raisear row IA N., 'HI R
IN youdo,l Twill spoil the dinner
she cried, In alarm, then disappeared
the pantry.
Bryan glowcrcd at the bare wall