The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-25

talking vehemcntiy together when the boil
rang at the entrance door to the section.
A eeneral siiencs ensnsd. All the nihil-
lists glanced Mt one another with 4 hoAita-
ton that looked very much like fright.
who can be ringing no loud?" asked
Bsllo in n slightly trsinulous voice.
WHO? Perhaps the police" murmured
the student. \
1.-THE police!"
The bell rang a second time. The nihil-
lists turned pale.
go and open the door, said Bollo to the
student. +
."Why should 7? That is not my duty.
My work il to sweep the oons and not to
open doors"
We'll. you aoy' said Bello to Poleno.
II? Why? They are not coming to see
me. You can go there yourself!' u
II am treasurer, / mind my v bust
ness"
Tie bell rang again.
Come! some one open the door.'
"Eo You suppose it is the police?"
mo, they would have forced an entrance
by this time"
"It is somebody to call on you."
mo-. On you! My visitor is here!"
Come now" cried Bello. ITO end this, Il
command you to oDen door"
Il c~ommands!
"Ha! ha! hap
I'VE are all equal"
- sAVuAV WOAANAy VIVA q VuEAl0OsuR uO8Gs
"Pshaw" said she, ''they won't touch
me-, l am a woman. I'LL 60 and open the
door"
They admired her courage. The door
was opened, Dakouss appeared on the.
threshold.
TITS Dakouss!'' said BelIo with a sigh Of
satisfaction. Good evening Dakoussy'
ITS deuced hard work to get in here"
said the handsome doctor. II WAS just 60
ing to leave"
HE is no longer a spy, is hs?" Paleno.
asked Bello in a low voice.
to the Society Of the Friends Of Liberty"
What does he want here?"
II don't know"
. Dakouss went straight up to Bello.
Il have ORDERS" said he IN Q low voice,
ITO come and live in this phalsnstery."
who ordered you?'
Every well. There ID a room,'
Twill you introduce me?'
That is not necessary"
An inquisitive throng surrounded Da-
kouss. Thu doctor, not at all disturbed,
sat down by Bollo. Evidently he was used
to the ways of nihilists.
Brother Dakouss," said Bello, sis a new
member of our community"
"Ah! ha!''
Eyes; explain your circumstances to your
colleagues and comrades"
What circumstances" asked Dakouss.
ut Is tbs custom here to contribute to
the community both money and work.
What issyOar business? r, I44sss -34ssz@
why, You know we'll ~enouRh.'' % "a
well, I will speak for you"
BellO arose.
here present, a distinguished physician, de-
sires to join this community. He brings
you" Bello asked in a whisper. ..What
do you bring?"
II don't understand"
Have you any money!"
Yes "
IA hundred roubles."
Give it to mel"
but"
''Giye it here, I say"
~ shall only give fifty roubles."
"Give them! quick"
Dakouss fumbled in his pocket and pulled
out a fifty rouble note.
II brings" said Bello, ''twenty-fve
ronbles for the social capital at large, asks
to be admitted among US and promises to
share the proceeds of his daily labor"
I'VE have no doctor"
$50 much the better" ss
''Good! Good!' cried Poleno. .sAccept-
ed
You are accepted" said Bello. 1T will
be your duty to stand to the door,"
"What?"
"They will explain to you later on"
"Allow me-. l was told
Later ont, murmured Bello. For the
present we have to teach you your rights
and FOUR duties"
But my twenty-five roubles!''
leave all that until later. Here we all
have our common obligations, our common
duties"
At this moment there was q slight ring at
the entrance door.
"Open the door!,' said Bello. &
"Yes, yes; it Is now the DOCTORS business
to open the door,"
But"
GO, | say, it is the order of the commit
tee. Dakouss went n opened the door.
Darine appeared on the threshold.
At the sight of Darine all the communists
were somewhat startled. They rose to their
feet.
81 bring" said the public procurator.
''the money for the rent and turn it over to
Bello. But o seem to forget, my friends,
ing. ls everything ready up-stairs?"
II was just going to see," said Poleno,
BE quick about it. The meeting is 40.
ing to open at nine o'clock; it is nearly
seven"
Then assuming an sir of authority:
"Come, ladies. clear the tea-table and
each one to his task..'
They obeyed. Then he turned to Da-
kOuss:
II am glad to see that you nave come.
Have they already dismissed you from the
Lanin palaoe?"
Not yet. But that will come"
"Try to stay there three days longer.
We shall need you there; attend the meet
a. ~