The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-11-07

Gus; but my fertile brain hit upon n
plan for circumventing the enemy. for
such | deemed the ladies-excepting, of
course, my adorable Adela, who really
looked lovely in her blue silk, which
color she greatly affected, owing to her
having won honors ut the CAMBRIDGE
examination for ladies.
managed the matter splendidly by
getting Adela and myself lost In a
crowd just before the time for cojno
home, and having instructed my groom
what TO do, felt that now | could enjoy
myself with my own precious pet
led her up the downs, and we
seated ourselves on grassy mound,
she protesting all the while that we
ought to go in search of our party, but,
of course, not meaning word of what
she said-women are so artful, you
know,
could have fingered on forever in
that delicious spot, where fragrant
turf made so nice seat, and delic.
ious balmy air cooled the heat, while
yellow gorse formed pretty picture
for the eyes to dwell upon.
pressed my darling's hand, siched,
looked languishing, and was about to
PROPOSE when unearthly sounds caused
us both to start TO our feet, and there
stood an aged donkey braying piteous-
", only few PAGES behind. Adela
burst into merry peal of laughter, in
which |, perforce had to join; but
from, Ia ~ dow IA The I hova val; l.,
hated donkeys, human or otherwise.
OF course |, hypocrite that | was,
expressed great concern when we dis
covered that my drag was gone-se-
rretly | was delighted; but ''Be sure
your sin will find you out" was a tru-
ism | was to illustrate by bitter ex-
pcrience.
To make a long story short, l con-
soled my adored Adela by taking two
Of the best seats on hired drag,
luckily paying our fares in advance.
At the first halt | had TO procure nv
darling some sherry, she was so much
upset by an accident she had wit
messed.
1t was roadside inn, and | had to
push my way through a dense crowd.
| got what | required, and was coming
out by degrees, as lawyers are said to
get TO heaven, when my hat was tilted
over my eyes, and | received not
over-gentlc pat on the back of my
head.
Naturally | put my hand up to save
my deer stalker with its green vail and
thought no more of the accident till
little later on, when | missed nv
purse, watch and chain; in fact, had |
been cleverly cleaned out of all my
money and valuables.
This was the liasco my dear Adela
alluded to; SO having made clean
breast of the matter TO YOU, gentle |
reader, l will 60 on with my further
adventures.
Having brcakfastel | made myself
look smart, and made my way on |
board my steam launch TO see that
everything was ready for the reception
of Adela. Then ! took the train from
Putney Bridge station, and made my
way to ST. Paul 5. churchyard.
Every sorry, sir said an extremely |
polite shopman, "but we haven't any
left. We have ordered more ribbon,
though, and expect it in every mo-
ment. Please take a seat"
My precious pet had named the very
establishment was in so often in my
hearing that dare not 20 to any other
Tor fear OF mourning her displeasure.
To save time, however, | hailed a
hanson and drove TO Covent Garden
Market, where | purchased one of the
finest bouquets that could be had for
money, blue forget-me-nots forming
the chief feature in it.
1t was very late when got back to
Pntney, only to find that no one was
allowed TO pass over the bridge, as the
race was a very important regatta at
tended by great crowds,
In vain argued with the policeman
that, being n light weight, the struct-
ure ran no danger from my crossing it,
He was ineXorable, although he
pocketed my haf-crown with a grin
that made me feel more than half saw
age.
/ looked through my opera glasses,
and saw the Fairy" my steam |
launch, and distinctly made out Adela.
by whose side was handsome man
not ut all veteran, and evidently
himself very agreeable iudc-
ing by the way she smiled
lpocketed the tel-tale glasses with
great biz ID. and went in search of a
boat. But as i'll luck would have il.
they were all at the Surrey side of the
river.
BY dint of sundry signs, waving of
Observation-Disclosures and violent pes.
ticulations, at last brought one to my
aid.
The boatman piled it on; but like
another Richard, would have swap
ped kingdom for horse, like the ass
! was, so eager was to get to my be-
loved.
stood on the deck, and what do
you think | sawP Why Adcla wearing
another bow, and carrying fine
bouquet.
The gallant O'Gardy held out a
finger to welcome me; but, ignoring it,
/ said to Adela:
my darling, | have brought all YOU
want. ! think deserve kiss
And, eager to show the major that l,
although no soldier. was valiant where
love was concerned, THEORETICALLY
kissed her before his very eyes. The