The morning call., 1890-05-11

/ ment fulfilled CarOlre's order. Lann tried to
defend himself.
She"
Gag himi gag hint" cried Caroline, threat
enhg with her fist. My husband when lie re-
turns will decide what is to be done with him."
AT the same lime bells were heard and coach
stopped before The inspectors house.
wei, here is my busbandi" exclaimed Caro-
llne NOW you shall learn what II means to dis
obey my oTders!"
The door opened. Almost insane with wrath.
aud firmly believing that il was her husband who
came home, she cried:
"In your absence Colonist Vladimir has
dared"
She could not proceed any further, for she
found herself suddenly facing a tall, imposing
locking lady. Behind her appeared a man IN
company Win Colonel OF gendarmes.
Tie CosSacks were instantly all attention.
The newcomer asked, pointing at Caroline,
this be p"
Il do not know; perhaps the wife or the cook
He entered the room and said aloud, ~ am
Colonel Palkln, aud l shall stay over night in
this house. Get me bed ready, old witch'
The beam to which Vladimir had been bound
stood IN The shade so that the newcomer could
not see IT, Palkin now turned 10 his lady COM
paniou, saying: Countess"
The sight OF The bound man did not let him end
the sentence.
What does this mean?" he asked "What man
Is this ?"
Jana had in the meantime advanced few stems
ana was now standing near the lamp. Vladimir
linus saw her IN bright light. Tie excitement
been stuffed into his mouth took away his breath.
His eyes burned like TWO flames. He tore his
bonds His face was so wrapped up that the
countess could not recognize him; still this un-
fortunate creature, wflhing in despair filled her
WIN pity she came nearer; Palkin asked In a
tone OF command:
this man is?" ""O
The Cossacks dared not say ANYTHING. Now
Caroline approached. pale and trembling; she
was afraid OF the gigantic frame OF the colonel
who had the right TO enforce obedience from ALI
her TO make opposition.
Colonel" she said. slowly, "this man IS an
exile, whom my husband has ordered to copy a
report. ana who availed himself OF his absence
10 make me declaration OF love. Hallol" she
cIled to The Cossacks " Throw him into the
cellar!"
"Ry your leave" said Palkin; "not so FAST
Unite The mau. IN speak 10 him myself. Quick,
remove that handkerchief"
Caroline, Who had again become furious tried
to Interfere, but Palkln stopped her severely,
saying:
do you want taste OF the knout?"
The Cossacks hastened 10 carry out the
CoonePs order. First they removed the cloth
that covered Vladmr's face.
Z" Janalp lie exclaimed as soon as he could
wordso"
YladimIr!" cried the Countess In return.
falling upon his neck and covering him with
kisses, g You here and in such 4 state! Oh God!n
Jana! Say that you do not believe her."
" Not a momentl" replied the young WIFE,
proudly. Z" The man whom love. who lives In
his thoughts with ne, is Incapable OF STOPPING
mand, which made even Caroline shrink bacS
% you have not yet loosed the bonds that tasten
my husband to this posti "
Paklu beckoued and Instantly Vladimir Would
rise and embrace his wife; DR.. Haas wiped
away 4 tear In silence.
Calolne's fury had risen in the meantime to
white heat JaDas marvellous beauty filled her
with insane jealousy Full OF rage she ap-
preached Palkin.
" BY what right do you dare command herel 1
am Only womaD-but II my husband were
here"
4
long since been on his knees. Do you know
that can any day send both OF you into the
mines? And now, old witch, out with you and
bring in the samoyari Send maid also TO helm
the Countess take off her travelling dress"
:. am not bound TO wait on anybody 1 can.
than l am, but think as little OF obeylng yoii."
Well. then, your own Cossacks will drag you
into the Kitchen. Here ali must obey me as L am
the head OF all the gendaImes."
The Cossacks approached Caroline. When
she became aware that resistance was In vain
she hung her head and said: "Well. am gongD
"Send maid"
81 have no maid.'
Then come back directly and take of the
Countess travelling dress ana her fur boolsi"
ZIP" cried The inspectors wife.
YES you J.! TeDlied Pdlkin.
Jana turned 10 The Colonel, saying: I'VE shall
drive on TO lrkutsk tonight, surely. l cannot
leave my husband one moment longer In the
hands OF This terrible woman"
unfortunately that Is not In my power can
not transfer coonist by my own power. That
lies with the Government" answered PalKin.
That does not matterl L shall drive on with
you, Colonel, tonight; tomorrow morning I'll
see the Governor, aud come back here m the
evening, either TO take my husband away from
here or TO remain with linn here The doctor
VIII remain here to protect my husband"
But, Countess, our horses are llred there
are no posthorses here. This is an accursed
country The weather may change besides and
we may lose our way III this desert"
Nothing shall keep me, Colonel You have
done so much Tor me already-you Will not deny
me this requestY
Palkin bowed; his eyes shone with an uncanny
Ere.
~ have learnt to admire you, Countess and
cannot refuse you anything. But what shall we
do about the horses? 2"
Let them feed and rest three hours and then
Wen 70 on"
VERY we'll" said Pakin, and be was about to
60 away to give the necessary orders. In SO