Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1888-05-30

I'VE therefore ask you to accept the
agency and q commission of 10 per
cent. on all sales, which would result
in an annual prodt of no less than from
200, 900 to 300, 600 francs.
That there should be no misunder-
standing a personal interview Is de-
sirable. Our Mr.. Spark Will be at the
Hotel du Louvre until June 25th,
after which date he will return to New
York.
I'VE have the honor to remain your
obedient servants,
WILLIAM SPARK & Co.
p. S.-If we do not hear from you
prior to the 25th we shall conclude
arrangements with another Moscow
house that is awaiting our answer"
Avdotis Iwanowne read the letter
several times attentively, while her
husband watched the expression of her
face with intense anxiety. To his
profound astonishment, after a short
silence Avdotia Iwanowne remarked in
her calmest tones.
"You must go, and should leave at
once, for to-day is the 18th, and"
-Four days to 60 and" interrupted
Vassii IwanovItch. as though he were
repeating some lesson learned by note.
| 1ohC hASlC Anu pdCh your lIuuhs,
and don't waste time In talking nom
sense" said his wife sternly.
He did not walt to hear the conclu-
sion OF the admonition, but hurried to
his room TO prepare for the long wished
\ for journey.
The necessary arrangements were
] soon made. at the last moment Aydo-
/ tia Iwsnowne hung around her hus-
bands neck ribbon from which was
suspended little image that had been
blessed by the priest, and embraced him
/ with many tears, for 1t was their first
/ separation since their marriage. and the
/ little woman, though abrupt In man.
ner, had still warm and kindly heart
| in her breast.
She deluged her spouse with advice
and cautions He must avoid draughts
Of air, and must be especially careful
| not to run 10 excess in either eating or
| drinking.
You VIII find some excellent prune
brandy in your bag that 1 made twelve
yeats ago." were her last words at the
station ''If you have any stomach
trouble take one glass, but no more.
Avoid foreign brandy. l am told it Is
made from seawater and fish.
''Oh, are you sure you've got your
flannel waistcoasts? Don't fail TO come
back as soon as possible i shall ex-
pect you on the 30th. Until then l
shall keep praying for you TO the Holy
Virgin" Here she paused to wipe
away q tear.
"And be sure not TO spend mole
money than you have taken with you.
Don't forget me over yonder-among
those pagans.
And you too, Anissime." she con.
tInued, turning TO the old servant,
mind you don't leave your master for
an instant, and should you be attacked
by brigands, remember it is your duty
to sacrifice your life 10 save his. Do you
understand meP'
BE calm, Avdotia Iwanowne," re-
piled the old man. Heaven is merci-
ful; We shall return safe and sound"
Vassili Iwanovitch, affected by the
many proofs of his wife's affection,
stsmmered out a few Incoherent words,
and-burst into tears, to the great
astonishment of the other travellers.
Our two Moscovites made the Jour
ney to Paris without accident, arriving
there at IL p. NJ. on the 23d. From
Berlin Popon had telegraphed William
Spark that he would see him the next
day.
at the Care du Nord an interpreter
got them a carriage, that IN due course
deposited them in the immense court
yard of the Hotel du Louvre. which,
large as It seemed, was filled with
vociferating travellers and their lug
gage.
In the midst of the tumult Popoff
and Anissime by expressive gestures
succeeded in explaining TO the hotel
people that they were In want OF
rooms. After some trouble they were
ushered into an elevator and carried to
the sixth story with rapidity that
caused poor Anissime to cry out in
fright. He believed that he was being
carried off by the spirit of evil.
Vassili Iwanovitch, scarcely less per-
turbed than his humble companion,
not at all sorry to get out OF the flying
machine. They then went along the
corridor, as they had been directed
there happening to be no servant olsen
gagged at the moment to show the way
and pushing open door that closed
again of its own accord, they found
themselves in utter darkness. As Vas
sill Iwanoyitch stumbled against a
bed, and not being acquainted with the
customs of Paris hotels, he undressed
himself by the sense OF feeling, and.
nearly dead with fatigue from his long
journey. tumbled in and was sooR
asleep.
How much time had elapsed since
that momentp Mystery Of mysteriesl
VassIli Iwanovltch first opened one
eye, then the other, and said, with q
yawn:
'Art thou asleep, Anissimer''
"No, Vassili Iwanovitch," replied |
the faithful valet.
"Hast thou been awake long?"
81 know not, Vassili Iwanoyitch-"
s'Since 1t is still night, let US try to
get more sleep, Anissime-"
Silence reIgned again Popof, who |
had been following his own advice, |
was awakened by the falling OF piece |
OF furniture
"Is it thou, Anissime?" he cried.
1T is /, Vassili Iwanovitch, I" replied |
the servant. II have been feeling my |
way around the room, and have found |
a window. looked out, but 1t is still |
as black as your hat outside"
'sNy ell, let US sleep again then; 1t
seems to me that the nights are OF an |
extraordinary length in this latitude"
Another relapse into the arms OF the
sleepy god when Vassiu lwanoVitcn |
was suddenly brought 10 his senses oy
a very decided and not very agreeable
feeling of cramps IN his stomach
s.AnIssime, ~ he exclaimed, "knowest
thou that 1 am terribly hungryr Look
again through the window and see
whether there are yet any signs OF the
dawn" u
~. too, am hungry. Vassill Iwano-
witch, but it is still night however,
one thing surprises me greatly. O
aide the window there Is most over
.~.,,-arFpy smell Of cheese
.CbeeseP We must have been lodged
over a creamery, then, Anissime.
wish we could get down to it, but there
ia no chance Of its being open st TINS
hour"
81 am afraid not, Vassili 1wano-
witch"