The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-10-07

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have forgiven the bitter words, AS it
was, they parted in anger
Left alone, Frederick paced up and
down the room. In his despair he
murmured aloud: al have been a drive
ling tool-a mailman. For three wears
| have devoted my time, heart, and for
tune TO the service OF this heartless wo-
man. One day rewarded with smiles
the next with frowns, Tomorrow,
when the bills are paid for debts incur
red for this night, shall be absolutely
penniless Yes, tomorrow my furni-
ture, horses, and pate will be sold, my
servants discharged, and all that will
remain to me is this old castle, and my
faithful nurse, Margaret, who will not
leave me, and my falcon. This build
ing, now ringing with the sounds of
music, dancing, and merry laughter,
will be closed, to become the sanctuary
OF rats and owls. For myself, shall
withdraw from society, and in this
small, gloomy tower support my pov-
erty and despair as best may. have
been worse than foolish-I have been
wicked. But this repining will not do.
| must rejOin my guests.
So saying Frederick replaced the fall
con on his perch near the window, and,
forcing a gay smile and careless air,
sauntcred into the ball room, and from
that time till the company left he was
seemingly the gaycst of the gay. =
Quick, Susan! fasten the bodice and
bring me my hood and mantle and the
thick shoes" exclaimed Lady Lena;
then added, impatiently, You'll have
to pin this handkerchief and apron
string, for my hands tremble so can
not do anything The maid obeyed,
and soon her young mistress stood be-
fore the elegant mirror, laughing to sec
herself in complete peasants attire.
"Will anybody know me, Susan?"
she asked, laughingly, as she drew tho
hood over her face.
mo, indeed Lady Lena replied the
maid; "if hadn't seen YOU dress |
should not know YOU myself.
Then am off "
And, suiting the action to the word,
the graceful Lady Lena ran out OF the
room and down stairs in very undig-
nifed way. In the garden she was met
by lover of Susan's, who exclaimed:
" Pears to me we are in a monstrous
hurry, Mistress Susan, Can't you stop
to give fellow moontide kss?"
Away with you!' she exclaimed
You shall have two kisses when |
come back, if you won't stop me now. "
Good bargain, Susan said he, Il
have not much to do, and will wait by
the gate Till you come back.
Away sped Lena. After pretty
long, rapid walk she reached Castle
Alberghi, and, entering by a low pos
tern door which she found open, made
her way TO the door of the tower, where
she saw old Margaret seated.
Good noon, Dame Margaret" said
Lena, The old woman raised her head,
and, recognizing Susan, Lady Lena's
tavorite waiting maid, she returned a
very sulky greeting,
Don't be cross. Margaret, she con-
tinued. 1--we got beautiful note for
your young master from my lady"
you needn tcome here with il then.
said Dame Margaret. Your lady's
notes have brought sorrowenough tothis
house
But, Margaret, was sent to deliver
/ 1t and receive an answer, and dare
not 90 back without it; it would cost
me my place, and you wouldn't be so
cruel as that to a poor girl who has
never done you any harm" Here Lee
ia began to sob, and Margaret arose,
saying:
You have never done me any harm,
so give me the note and let me take it
upstairs quickly" The note was pro-
duced and Margaret grumblingly took
it upstairs, muttering as she did so,
"Much good, much good it will do my
poor young master 1t isn't sealed
very closely and if | could read it
would open it, and then if there was
anything in il to wrong him. I'd sooner
put my hand in the fire than give it
to him" By this time she had reached
the second story and had knocked at the
door.
Come in, said Frederick, who was
seated by the window reading He
looked up as the old woman entered and
asked what she wanted.
"A note for you, sill" she replied.
The young mans face turned shade
paler, and his hand slightly trembed
as he took the delicate perfumed note.
A moment he paused, overcome by his
feelings, then impetuously tore it open,
and read the following words:
Lady Lena Erfurt, being about to
visit England for several years, desires
to have the pleasure of meeting once
more her friend, Count Frederick AL
berghi, who has so mysteriously with
drawn himself from society. She will
do herself the honor of dining with him
this day at o'clock
Aspasm passed over the young mans
face, as he murmured "oncc more
Then, turning TO Margaret, he said:
"What is there in the house TO eatp"
"As good as nothing, sir" replied tho
faithful woman, for there is only scraps
left from your breakfast.
That's bad, Margaret" said he,
"for | have no money, not a single
kreutzer, and here is note from Lady
Lena informing me that she will dine
with me to-day"
"Sho mustn't come, dear sir There
is nothing TO give her" Frederick