The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-06-22

had not failed to impress the Car favorably.
AS she crossing The threshold she cast am
lmplofing look at the Governor who al once I'M
derstnod her.
Your Majesty. the poor woman does not dare
face your Majesty alone. She wishes 10 have me
at her side at this critical momsnt.-4aaF-Ma-
jesly VIII be pleased 10 grant her wish, pray"
The monarc's brow began 70 clear again.
= II cannot be denied mat you understand
how to speak for those who have secured your
assistance" he SAID smiling Is il really 50,
Countess? DO you wish 10 have the General
near yOu?"
" Yes, indeed. your Majesty" replied lana
eagerly.
. " ell, then, come. l see l can refuse you
They disappeared behind the closed door ana
all were marveng at the yeIy exceptional favor
which the Car had shown the Governor OF East
eID Siberia. Lauin was utterly bewildered. The
protection which the Governor extended TO his
kinSman astOnished and troubled him at the
same time. He himself must have been unjust
ana hard of heart. In the greatest excitement
lie awaited lie end of the audience.
Suddenly a bell rang in the EmperoPs apart
ment. Lanin was at once al hand and even IN
his haste forgot to close The door behind him, SO
that all could ar the Cars words;
Z" l must instantly see the chief Of the gems
darmes and The Minister Of the Interior. You,
Lanln, viii also return
The Adju,ant WAS spared the trouble. A
Colonel on duty had Immediately gone and sent
4" Poor Lanin" said the Gar you and l
seem much to blame. Your nephew seems to be
! innocent
Vladimir"
"Ye-! AS yet l am not certain, but the abso-
Lutte faith OF this noble wife mas made deep I'M
preston upon me. Countess. please come here
again Three days hence al the same hour. II The
nvesligaiiOn shall order confirms your slate
men, promise justice be done you, and give
you my Imperial word upOn III"
Jana concluded from This that size might with
draw and she dropped low curlsey. 1 he Gov
ernOr was about TO follow her, but the Emperor
held him back.
1--WE have not spoken of your own affairs. and
| have not thanked you yet enough for the way
In which you have maintained the BOuOr anu The
glory OF my Government. Stay; have much to
ask yer"
When Jana reappeared on the third day she
was III a state OF most Painful excitement, as size
cid not at ali know what To eXtect. She had
seen no one In The meantime, and The entire alb
sence OF ali news from her protector ttoubled her
sOreiy.
The anteroom in the palace looked very differ
ent today. This was not day for audiences,
aud heuee the vast apartment was empty. A few
officers on duty were alone visible. Jana men
ton her name 10 the Adjutaut- General, who
at once rDse, opened Tie door to Tie Cars study
and announced her name in loud voice.
jana was terrified at seeing lie Emperor, SUI
rounded by many generals, and among them her
husbands uncle, the Minister OF the Interior and
The EmperOI's feet, but was 50 unneryed that she
could not stir Nicholas approached her, bowed
most respectfully, aud said in voice full OF
emUtiUB
Countess, The Emperor OF all the Russias begs
your pardon"
jana bad TO lean against the wall or she
would have fallen.
" Does your Majesty degn to pardon us ?" she
asked, making great effort.
- Ii IS not question OF pardon" replied The
Car with emphasis, but justice Will ps done
you"
tn ba eouFju,,nd merit S,,,id1,t