The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-07-22
CHAPTER III.
HERBERT ARCHER's RIVAL.

Flo Granger had not long enjoyed
her sense of escape from proposal
which intuitiyely she knew threatened
her, when, the sound of horses APP
proach causing her to turn, she beheld
Herbert Archer evidently in pursuit
She bit her lip with annoyance, and
for an instant hesitated how to pro-
coed. Her inclination was TO avoid
him, but she felt not only would flight
be undignitied, but an insult to which
she had no riSht to subject him.
"a mans love does a woman honor"
she reflected, land should win her re-
spect and consideration though she can
not 'reciprocate it. After all, better
that the moment when he must know
the truth should not be delayed. Yet
1t is hard to give any one pain"
Checking her horse, she rode at a
slower pace, and Herbert Archer speed.
lily gained upon her. AS he reached the
aborigine, leaning forward, he slipped
some silver in his hand.
Friend Jeck," he said, II wish to
speak with your young mistress-you
understand; you can drop little back,
| Will be her escort, and while am near
you may be sure no harm shall over
take her" ..
Alright, Misser Archer, Jeck INNER
stan pertiy," grinned the Australian, as
he pocketed the coins; "Jeck not in,
rupt."
Herbert Archer, with a nod of ap.
proyal, galloped on.
jock thought it strange missile
should ride off Directly handsome Mis-
ser Archer put IN nose in the station.
Missile guessed he'd follow, he, he, he
Can't deceive old Jeckn
The aborigine, marvellously satisfied
with his acuteness, refined in the horse
he rode to its slowest pace, and fell into
q deep reflection upon his own con
Germs.
Meanwhile Herber. Archer had over
taken Flo.
1.-The loneliness Of the morning has.
see, tempted you to ride. Miss Grain
ger" he remarked. II saw YOU as
was about to leave the station, but
could not 60 without saying farewell y
The speech in no way allayed the girls
suspicious, for she knew il was not true,
but she replied quietly:
Leaving, Mr.. Archer | understood
you purposed remaining an hour or two
with uncle, so should have returned be.
fore your departure"
There was just pause for moment
the young mans eyes were lowered
then bent on her full of earnest passion
Why do hesitate2 Why beat about
the bush?" he exclaimed in low. quicl
accents My intended stay was {,
find an opportunity of seeing YOU. o.
speaking to you, and when | saw vol
riding into the bush, could not let Tn,
chance escape. | dared to follow
Forgive me. Do not say that / hay,
offendedYn
offended" she repeated with as
sumed lightness, though her pulse nut
tered nervously. Forgive! What il
there to? Ny ride was to be but ;
short one, You must return with IN,
10 the station, Mr.. Archer, for uncl
| VIII not like you to leave withou
luncheon :
Whether do or not, Miss Granger
the next few minutes must decide n
answered impressively. Then leanin
over towards her, his eyes ardent, fu
OF fire, seeking hers, he continued
You. must decide, Miss Granger
surely you can guess, you must kno'
what ! have to sayY"
Flo,s cheek was pale, her eyes wer
lowered, her hands trembed as sh
strove to draw rein, for they were Ell
tering thick grove Of trees, as sh
murmured family:
Il hope not--I--I think not: that Il
there are some things better neve
said" "r
A shadow passed over his handsonI
face.
But this thing must be said he al
swered. Whatever your reply. wha
ever. my wretched fate, | mist no,
speak. Nay, do not stop, do not see
TO turn your horse. Florence, Florenc,
you must hear me. love Won with n
my being, with all my soul. You n,
dearer than the air breathe. Florene,
Florence, my destiny, my happiness a,
In your hands. Speak, reflect befo,
|. you answer. Think that Won have il !
. your power TO render mans life
. life now full of healthful hone, Of II
and, energy--a useless ruin, a miser
wreck. One little word can do XII