The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-12-16

wincing-"when want to do only what
| is best for us both-for our future, you
know. II am secure as to the title
and entailed estates, Lord Alphington
! might will away from me every shilling
he possesses and. by JOve. believe he
would too, if | Went against him. will
you listen patiently while | tell you
what propose?'
"Have | not given proof enough Of
patience?N demanded Julie, tapping u e
ground with her foot. i am nearly
tired of it - tired Of being cooped vi
here. ! expected that by this time vol
would have won over the old Earl |
would have done So"
Then, if you are tired Of being
cooped up here, you will be the more
ready to do what wish. replied Fan.
court, taking no notice of the latter
part OF her speech. you cannot re-
main in England without danger Of de-
lection, and that would be ruin to me.
by Heaven, il makes me mad TO think
what II would be- he went on with a
sort of groan writhing in his chair as
he spoke. "Will You join your brother
in France, or will you return to Ameri-
ca? You promised to keep quiet till
Lord Alphingt0n's death
NO. cried Julie, her eyes flashing,
her whole frame quivering with anger;
II will not 60. | see what YOU want,
You would get rid of me if You could.
But you will not find that so easy
Alphington?'
And be put under restraint as a mad
woman" said Fancourt, with a sheer
DO you think for a moment he would
listen to you?'
Yes" answered Julie, in a lower
ions face; he would recognize that
there must be truth i'm what ! should
say, for have the ring" -ra.~-.r
(Which YOU stole" observed Fan
court, coolly, not eyincing the surprise
she expected. DO you know that the
matter has been put into the hands Of
detective? If you brought that ring
forward, you would have to answer for
the possession of it," ,7a
And I would tell them" she ex-
claimed, greatly excited. do you
think | should care what they did to
mel would tell them who l am. 1t
would be for you to deny it."
(which | should do most decidedly"
said Fancourt, doggedly. Now, Julie,
be reasonable. You can gain nothing
by going against me-nothing at all.
What is to prevent my stopping the al
lowance give you? But | don't want
to do that, though it's an Internal drain
upon me, by JOve-that and the Sums
have to send to that confounded broth
er of yours
What is to prevent your stopping
my allowance?' cried Julie. lyon
know what would prevent it. You
know you dare not. hold you in my
power, Go | will not at your bidding;
nor will wait much longer Am to
waste my life while you revel? Don't
think it, You told me Lord Alphing-
ton was aged and feeble
Fancourt had become very white with
some inward struggle: cold drops stood
on his brow.
is it your determination not 10 go?"
he asked. in low, constrained voice.
There may I've safer places for the re-
fractory than either France or Amer
lea"
DO you dare threaten me?" she ex-
claimed, holly, Take care what you
DO"
Il will take care" said Fancourt
from between his closed teeth, as he
rose from his seat. II shall be here
some time; perhaps before leave you
will have changed your tune"
No, no-a thousand times no." Julie
cried. also rising. Il have given you
warnnc-once - twice. Soon | shall
act"
"Saq Won have r,i,.o,, mn ,,,,-,,i,c, =,
said Fancourt, taking up his hat. But
l don I want to quarrel with you, Julie
upon my honor, | don't came here
to be friends
He did not meet her eyes as he spoke,
but smOothed his hat round with his
glove.
You came here to get what you
wanted rejoined Julie, but neither
do want to quarrel. Only you must
understand that am not to be put ont
OF the way just when it serves your
purpose. II you have your game to
play ] have mine. We have gone
through much together, Sedey.' she
added in sOftened tone--"why should
we be advelsaricS now
1T depends upon yourself, said Fan
court, sulenly II will see you to-mor.
row; you bad better think over what |
have said.'
And then he took his departure, and
Julie stood looking after him with
flushed cheek and knitted brow.
There is something he will not con.
fess to me she said to herself, as a
sudden suspicion shot through her like
a sword-thrust. John will know whom
he has made acquaintance with, and
where he ;isits. Twill question John"
II do not think Juno is quite well,
sir observed John to his master, the
day but one following the interview be-
tween Julie Lemont and Fancourt;
shes off her feed, and hangs her head
queerly."
II don't suppose there's mnch the
matter" Fancourt returned. carelessly.
Leave her alone; III look after her"
John made no reply. He finished
laying out his masters clothes, and
there being no further occasion for his
attendance just then, he went into the
inn kitchen and lighted pipe, and then
he sauntered to the front door, whereat
he stood smoking and Eliminating.