The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-02-11

one At her visits 10 Paris The perfnm,
| ofviolets pervaded the room,for Madelein,
WIS sure to have the earliest blossoms t,
he found in the woods, and these wer,
pretily arranged in china plate, another
OF Madeleine's choice treasures. The plate
stood on II tall, wide cupboard, with three
doors, each of which hoasied of separ,
ate key and very strong lock.
Scarcely had Madeleine and her neigh
bors sat down to forget anxiety in "A little
idle gossip, before Adl'enue, sitting ur
Ind shaking the tears from her blue eyes,
pointed to the cupboard, and said
III want the necklace, mamma
"rhat always comforts her." said Made
lcine, rising, and putting Adiienne on the
bed. If give it to her, she sits and
watches the stones sparkling, and verify
believe she knows each one, and just
where it is set. but she never i'll uses IT,"
While speaking, Madeleine took bunch
of keys from her pocket unlocked the
middle door of the cupboard, and taking
out box, placed il before Adlienne.
The neighlors crowded around, anxious
10 see the necklace so priced by child.
The box was Of dark wood, quantity carved
on the lid and sides, and as Adrienne
raised the cover, general Try Of wonder
and delight met her ears.
Madeleine, bending over her child, en-.
joyed her neghbors' surprise.
On red velvet cushion lay msgnif-
cent necklace, formed Of granulated loz-
enges, In each Of which rubes, emeralds
and sapphires blazed and sparkled with
borrowed lusire The centre piece, a
medallion holding miniature Of the
copntess.w was set with exquisite diamonds.
Adlienne laughed as she watched the
stones, and gently patted them with her
little white hands
"Heavensl how lovely What prince
ly gift" cried Marie Meyer raising it and
holding II TO the light for all to see il bet
ter. Adrienne gazed at the group too
much astonished at the daring act 10
speak.
"a dangerous gift, should think!'
remarked Aglae Leroux, the belle of the
little community.
"You are right" said Madeleine, with an
unconscious sigh. at was too rich a
present for one like me, but nothing is too
good for those whom she loves; she is
generous toa fault. Countess Claire loves
me as she would sister, and when
married she said I should have her like
ness with me always. Come, Adrienne,
show us the largest ruby"
Adrienne put finger on the stone with.
out seconds hesitation.
sand the brightest sapphire7"
"Here it is" cried Adrienne, delighted
when her treasure was restored to her.
"You should be more careful OF it," said
Marie Meyer, preparing to go. ~ would
not leave 1t where strangers could see it
II il were mine"
~ never take it out except to amuse
Adijenne when am too busy to entertain
her, l often wish she would play out OF
doors with the other children, but no, she
is just my shadow--she never wants to
leave me-"
"Well, Madeleine, farewell. Let us pray
for our army and the king. No doubt,
before to morrow night our fac will he
settled"
Farewell" said Madeleine, going to the
door with her friends. Farewell If our
marshal is with the troops we may sleep
in peace"
mamma, where is papal" asked Ad-
rienne, looking up. as her mother closed
the cottage door, and returned to her side
"ln Paris, my child, with his regiment
II he were near us, mamma would not feel
so light-hearted. And now, my baby, lei
me put away the necklace perhaps you
can take little sleep before dinner"
mo. am not sleepy. will sit by the
window; some one may come up the road
with news"
Madeleine carefully put away the box
and locked the cupboard. She began t.
doubt tue wisdom of having shown the
jewels to her neighbors, In few days
every one in the village would know that
she owned costly necklace, and kept it
in the house She grew nervous, but soon
forgot her fears, and began preparing
dinner for her child and herself.
The soup was smoking on the table, and
the omelet was emitting savory odor OF
herbs, when cry from Adrienne drew
her attention to the child.
Kneeling on the window-seat Adrienne's
eyes were fixed on the figure Of man
coming slowly up the road, For a min.
ute Madeleine's heart ceased to beat; the
next she knew that the figure was not
tall enough for her husband; but he was
dressed in the well known uniform Of thu,
French Guards, and she realized that her
husband was in the vicinity. perhaps had
been injured, and that this man was
bringing her news. With the return OF
power to move came also self control
Madeleine left the cottage with Adrienne
holding her skirt, and going to the gate
awaited the mans approach.
He was wounded, that she perceived al
once, and his whole appearance showed
that he had been through fierce strug-
lie. Madeleine opened the gate and mo.
toned 10 him TO enter.
"You belong 10 the French Guarlsr
she cried. "Tell me, do you know Jear
Renaudr
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