The morning call., 1890-06-01

no Impression upon him, while personify, to his
mind, his conscience. He must obey me-"
mo one can resist you, COuntessi but at least
do not forbid me going With you. shall &C
company you TO the mound"
She held out her hand aid said simply, II
thank your
The nights at the north, where all life ceases
and every noise Is Silenced, are Infinitely more
impressive and grander than those of more
southern countries. AS soon "a the vast plains
OF Siberia are overshadowed you hear your own
breathing YOU notice your hearts pulsation, You
count the echo of your footsteps on the hard
Shows the ear Is susceptible OF percelVlng the
faintest noise.
The whole Tartar mound trembied when Jana
at 10 O'CLOCK at night, three times repeated the
magic name:
'ienarl Ienarl Ienarl"
The name came back echoed from the hills
and the mountains, from the valleys and tile
frozen waters OF the Augara, like three shots
fired from a mortar. Then all was stu as before.
Jana appeared in the fun costume OF Il COL
onist. BY her side stood the faithful DOCTOR
Both had found no difficulty in leaving the city,
because neither Of Them was subject TO the strlct
laws uy which tho 1Xil5s we're found,
They did not know how long time might have
passed, when suddenly steps became audible on
The snow, and like spirit OF the grave the dark
form of a Gungus became visible ON the white
background. tie bowed 10 The Countess as II
waiting for orders.
need OF MilleI's assistance. am the Countess
Laniu"
The Siberian looked at her in amazement, but
s'You Surely know where lie is? I must see
him and speak with lin AS soon as possible"
The young native made sign with his hand,
that be did not understand word.
you do not understand me 2" asked poor
Jana.
Size tried once more IN make herself under
stood, repeating very slowly all she had SAID. In
vain! The poor woman sank overwhelmed on
"Oh. God, enGhten me that may know what
to dot Must We perish ihuS ?'
Haas now walked up TO the native and, touch
Ing his lie SAID, "leuat!' HE SIBERIAN
peated the name. Then the doctor sat down on
The snow aud tried TO slide down the hill The
Guneus laughed joytuliy and disappeared In a
crevice OF the rocks.
ale viii take me to his leader. II that man
does not speak Russian lie viii at least know
Miller"
"Oh, DOCTOR certainly Providence has sentlyou
to me- Return now TO town; III go with this
mo, Countess, you cannot do that; 1 demand
II In my quality as your protector am re-
spoDslble 10 the Count for your safety. Believe
me, besides, the Count might not ike your going
with this man! You are lady, and have TO
think OF thati"
Jana at last understood the doctor. and gave
him her hand saying:
"You are right. doctor. Co. then, with God
If prayers and threats fall, use money; use IL
layishly. / leave the fate OF my husband in your
hands. | shall 40, on my part. what can We
have hardly forty-eight hours before US; let us
make good use of them"
The Siberian appeared as suddenly as before,
but now with a smart sleigh and reindeer.
Haas took leave Of JANA sat down by the Gun
gus, and whispered once more the magic Word,
The Siberian looked assent and whistled
fercey. The reindeer flew down the slope 10
the river bed, and then galioped along on The
smooth ice as upon a level road.
jana remained standing sun, almost nfeless
following the quickly vanishing sleigh as long as
her eyes could discern lie faint outlines. Then
she knelt down on The snow aud sent ferveDt
prayer TO Gods throne on high In behalf OF
Vladimir ana The doctor. After having crossed
herself she rose and returned 10 Irkutsk.
XXIu.
In Vlsdmlr's hut The twilight had long
| changed into night. More than quarter OF an
hour Nicholas POpoif had waited Tor the Count,
according TO his promise, paying no attention 10
the increasing darkness. AT first lie wondered
why Ianin had not appeared, because he had
charged Helen very specially TO mention the
| hour at which he would be there. He had OBJ
| taIned two hours leave and no more, and knew
perfectly how dangerous this step might become
for him and Tor Palkin himself.
ooh, these womeni - lie thought 10 himself.
mo doubt Helen has Numbered. l ought TO
have done 1t myself Why. II is perfectly dark"
Nicholas rose, looked for a piece OF lightwood.
KIndled 1t with the aid OF match and put II into
beam. Thus the smoking, flittering light II
Iumiued tue hut at least alter Il fashion. No
other light is known in the Siberian villages.
"Why does he not appear?" Nicholas con-
tlnued his musings. 81 have been waiting an
hour now. What can have happened to him"
He waited half all hour longer. AS no one
came he thought II high time TO return nome
50 as TO cause no suspicion OF his prolonged alb
sence.
He went to the door, opened II, ana started
back with cry OF surprise aud horror.
Colonel falkin was standing ON the threshold,
| and behind him he saw The forms OF several men
| who were walking up and down.
Colonel, you here |" lie exclaimed
The Colonel wal ed close up to him and pushed
| him with his whole strength back into The room.
"Are you surprised ?"
Where Is the Count? What do you want
| here?"
| liza ha The inquiry begins Well, can
! give you an answer. | am here 10 take those
4 - ~ IA lElt nnaI ANnll th, hN
| Count VIII never return mere !"
| Hhy?"
Unnecessary curiosity Out with those pa
| pers or"
"That Is treachery !"
| "Call 1t what You choose. / have no time for
! discussion Hand NE tile papers l''
Now Popoh saw clearly that he had been
| caught IN trap and that Palkin was his enemy.
1 Win The strength OF despair he seized the
| Colonel by the throat. crying
"You shall at least pay for the others -