The morning call., 1890-06-08

"That is simply impossible. And even II they
should apprehend trouble al the palace, they can
not interfere with you, Countess as you are not
an exile. Bui be very cautious, and weigh every
word you say"
When Jana entered the Governors palace. she
had already prepared her plan OF defense, think
ing that the Governor might have heard OF her
rightly expeditions. She expected that
count. TO be received with frank looks and scant
courtesy How great was therefore. her surprise
when The Governor received her In the most
friendly manner offering her chair, aud saying:
:" You will be kind enough to pardon me,
Countess, that / took the liberty o. troubling
you to come here instead Of going to your house,
but time Is pressing. aud what have to cay
brooks 10 delay"
The ceremony win which these friendly words
were uttered removed Jana's 'ars. She bowed
In silence. The Governor continued:
1t is absolutely necessary that you should
leave 1rkutsk Instantly"
Jana trembled.
=" lmpOssibler'
The Governor made gesture with the hand
as If requesting her not 10 Interrupt him.
wish 20 be of service TO you, ana my words
are dictated by my Kind wishes Tor you. Listen,
II you please, and be Kind enough TO look upon
NE as your best friend. Last night two couriers
arrived. One brought me confidential news
from the head OF lie gendarmes, who is my per
sOnal friend. Tie otIer Game from Omsk.
Count OIlUf, iu Petersburg, informs me that
there is perfect deluge OF deuunciatlons
against ME coming 10 his office. From all sides
the Emperor Is inform that secretly enter
tam communications with the exlles; that | pro-
tect them, pardon them, etc. Your name ap-
pears most prominently. The Count advises me,
theIeiore-and such advice is an order-to
separate you for the time being. from your
remote place OF residence. at the same time he
Informs me that very shortly a most influential
great parsonage VIII appear nere, furnished with
almost unlimited powers, ana inspect my admH-
istration. Tie letter from Omsk adds to this
that this great Inspector has reached tlat city
aud would De nearer even II an lndispoSltlon had
not detained him. THIS reylsor-that is The
name by which We designate such high person.
ases-informs me very dryly aud coolly himself
,fn arrival and Inns ,piRdrly fore no
spirit In which lie comes lie also speaks of you
aud specially orders me not 10 lose sight OF your
husband til his arrival"
But, General" replied Jana, trembling. al
swear my husband is Innocent"
Il begin myself 10 believe in his Innocence"
said lhe Governor with almost patetnal Kindness,
"lor his bitter Persecution makes me doubt the
crime Tor which The Count was condemned"
''Oh, General !"
Very well, Countess-but just now / can do
| nothing for you. A. soon The revisOr arrives.
| aud that may be to-day or tomorrow, my power
| ceases. believe me- leave lrkutsk. or course
| this Is not an order give only friendly advice
You ought 10 start to-day"
"And leave my husband? That | cannot do"
The Governor sadly shook his head
And yet you cannot remain with him here.
| Day before yesterday the Connt caught
| being absent from his assigned place OF resi-
deuce lie was at once arrested, and viii have
| TO endure the three months imprisonment which
! follow such crime: During this Time you will
| be able to serve you IN any way l have told You
distinctly that they are bent upon separating you
and him."
81 shall at least be near him In this town.
What are you thinking Of, C0untessf They
may send hun 300 miles f.trther on and prohibit
You even TO wriie to him. Countess listen to
me The arrival OF this revisor is a grevous in-
snlt TO me, and shall soon &c 10 Petersburg to
justify myself before the Emperor. give you
my word that l shall then do for your husband
all that my best Efforts MAY enable Inc TO do"
:. We shall lie very very grateful 10 your Ex-
crllency."
" But you must facilitate my task. and not put
impedlments in my way. When you came here
Countess, you had an unlimited passport, which
allowed you 10 20 where you chose. AS usual
you gave me this passport, and return 1t now
To YOU, after having taken the liberty OF adding:
Win pei mission to return TO ST. Petersburg"
Jana added with great decision; -" do not
think Of leaving Irkutsk."
The Governor tried TO master the emotion
which lie could not quite control, and continued
more sternly;
"That is simply womaniy obstInacy. / now
declare 10 you that my successor may consider
you also an exile, and may send you 10 work In
the mines, hundreds OF miles IRON the place to
which he may order your husband, and l shall
be powerless. For Gods sake, be prudent!
You only ruin your husband aud yOurselfl In
Petersburg you might iu lhe meantime use your
influence"
"No, your Excellency.n said Jana, Offering him
her hand, II thank you most heartily for all The
Kindness you have shown me- aud shall ever be
grateful to you. j have learned 10 know you as
noble, higl-tOned man, and, therefore, you will
understand me; / am not a heroine and yet l
am capable OF remaining where my sense OF
duty bids me stay"
press tear. After pause he continued:
II assure you most solemnly that my successor
will not overlook anything. Believe me, try to
enable you to take measures which may bear
fruit in the far future"
"At least. permit me 10 reflect" begged Jana.
"Re1ect! repeat again give you no order,
but friendly advice. For your husbands sake,
as well as for your own sake, Countess. 1 should
be glad II you would return at once 10 Peters,
burg. IL you should refuse fear you will be
forced"
Bowng low he whispered into her ear:
"lf il should be necessary, l mean to save you
contrary 10 your own wishes"
After having courteously seen her to the door,
| lie said, with deep bow:
II truly hope we shall not meet again in Ir-
kutsk."
When Jana told DR.. Haas all the Governor had
said 10 her, lie at once took the Generals side,
and made every effort to convince The Countess
that she mnsi, II she valued her freedom and her
husbands life even, Yield TO his demands. He
concluded from what the Governor had said that
the events OF last night were known TO btm, and
that they not only endangered the Countess, but
might seriously AFFECT her husbands position.
The revlsol's arrival only increased tile danger.
The doctor might, in the meantime, stay OH the