The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-01-06

Hush! Don't make noise, my good
girl" said John, as he entered the
Mrs. Lemont was dressed, but lying
on the sofa, pale a. q corpse, except
where q spot of rouge on each cheek
made the rest Of her face appear more
ghastly. Her lips were drawn, and
great drops Of moisture stood on her
brow. .7D' sou ~-4
"She has gone of PAINTING like that
twice since breakfast.time," said Eliza;
land then she couldn't eat nothing, she
was so sick" q,
''Go for d doctor, there's a good fell
low" said John to Perkins. VII stay
with your mistress" s5.1 4A"
Perkins, not sorry to evade the re-
sponsibility, struggled into his coat. s,l
First give me some brandy" re-
quested John.
"Here's some we've been giving her.
said Perkins, pointing to bottle on the
table. Mr.. Fancourt left it for her,
thinking it might do her good" Z,
Have you any other in the housep"
John asked. ya ~ - ass
II think there's some in the cup
board" Perkins replied. wondering why
John wanted another bottle. .gs
The sideboard cupboard proved to be
open, and Perkins brought out small
decanter with brandy in II, a f,
''Mr. Fanc0urt said this wasn't good;
that's fine pale brandy" Perkins re-
marked, as with some hesitation he put
into Johns hands what he considered
an inferior article. ...- ..-. n. 49,.
That will do; now make haste-be
of" said John. applying himself to
battle the unfortunate woman'S temples
and the palms of her hands with the
spirit, and touching the rigid lips with
By-and-by q faint color returned; she
opened her eyes. Seeing John, she put
out her hand, and the look of intense
suffering in her face diminished.
Don't leave me-" she murmured
family. II have no one! ! can trust
you."
II won't leave you till the doctor
comes, marin" said John. TRY to take,
little Of this" s"e,' f a
He carefully rinsed out the glass that
stood on the table, and, pouring in some
brandy from the decanter, he raised her
head on his arm, and held the glass to
her lips. She slipped little, and seemed
somewhat revived.
III am very i'll, she said.
I'm afraid you are, marm," John re-
turned. do you know how you came
30 be took 30 bad?" M
No." said Mrs. Lemont. II felt sick
and ill yesterday: when Mr.. Fancourt
came in the evening. after he returned
from town, l told him; he said he would
get me something at the chemists to
do me good. Ihaye taken two doses OF
what he brought me, but I've been
worse-much worse" She spoke in
gasps. Raise me . little MORE" she
said. ~. ~, -. .,.s..,- 49,. .--.-
He raised her, whilst Eliza placed
cushions to support her in half-sitting
position. 80. ..... -. ~ 49,, 81
Eliza, il we're you, I'd 60 and make
q cup Of arrowroot-and make it with
milk" he said; adding, under his
breath. milk is an antidote in some
cases."
I'm do it, Mr.. John, "the girl replied;
"I1l get il. and be back in no time.
Missus hasn't taken nothing since
breakfast-time Yesterday Overpow-
cred BY this reflection, Eliza again put
her handkerchief to her eyes as she ran
out of the room.
John looked round, and perceived Q
bottle standing on the chimney piece.
rs this the medicine Mr.. Fancourt
got for you, marm!n John asked. as he
took the bottle and held it up to the
uight.
Yes" Mrs. Lemont family replied.
Don't give me any more-it makes me
worse" -.,
All, / shouldn't wonder?" said John.
by your leave I'll take it, and have it
changed; l should say it wasn't just the
thing for your case. And I've a word
Of advice to give you, be continued, ap
preaching the sofa again, and speaking
in low tone. Don't take anything
from Mr.. Fancourt's hands, or anything
that he orders"
Mrs. Lemont opened her eyes in wild
alright, an expression Of horror dis
torting her corpse-like face; she en-
deavored to raise herself. T
"Oh, great Heaven, he has poisoned
me-" she exclaimed.
Had he any motivep" John inquired,
preserving Ills outward calmness,
though touched by the unhappy wom-
ans suffering. -
"Oh, I don't knowl He wanted me
to leave the country, and l wouldn't.
Oh, save me, and I'll give you all I
have!" she cried ,l-F t.,a
Terror seemed to have given her
strength. Trembling from head to
foot, she clutched Johns arm, as II life
or death lay In his arbitrament.
IsTakp cOuraOe aajd Tohp ooothinO.
ly. you'll get better; the doctor will
be here SOON" And then he added, In
in tone of indignation, You'll Live
to see that scOundrel punished yet"
a scoundrel he is! None knows that
better than L. sobbed the wretched
woman. ...- ..r.....,. .,-....f
What is he to you?" asked John, fix.
ing his shreWd eyes upon her, while he
stretched out his disengaged hand fol
the glass containing the brandy.
Letting 90 Johns arm, she covered
her face with her hands and moaped,
rocking herself to and fro. Bodily pain
and mental anguish struggled with the
fierce uprising Of the will to revenge
herself upon the man who would have
destroyed her. D. .''l I'll. p,
Take another sip Of this, and Try to
compose yourself, said John. a.41
Unable to hold the glass, she yet lift
ed her face and allowed John to put It
to her lips. She chung to the hope Of
life, striving against tho faintness that
again threatened TO overpower her.
Hearing Elizabeth coming from the
kitchen, he met her ct tho door, and
took from her the cup OF arrOwrOOti she