The Dickinson press., 1892-10-29
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restored; that the Tires that have turned to
grey ashes OIL your hearth can be re.ighted
no more; you must he shut off for months
/; and months rom The sound ofloved voices
and the look ofloving eyes; you must be-
come acquainted with human nature in its
most debased aud brutal forms; oaths and
curses must ring in your ears. alternating
with groans signs. and wailing of those
who have to bear the inhumanity of theif
!elow-mcn. Then, and not ii Then, could
you properly comprehend the change that
would come about; for the human being is
not born who could endure it aud remain
the same.
In NekrassotTs .ouse Rachel again found
shelter and protection, and, OF course, she
learned that her father had been sent to
the journey; and, further, that the deposed
Chief OF the Police land her own and her
faith RS enemy had been appointed to the
governorShip of SakEalin, whittier her
lover, Moshka, had been banished. Then
did she determine to go eastward too, and
she told her friend Nekrassotf that when
she had regainel her strength she would
set out for Siberia. He cnIcavored to dis
Suade her. He told her that she would be
certain to perish on the way; but, under
any circumstances it would be impossible
or her to undertake the Quincy done.
So vivid y did he, paint oil the dangers
and privations that she would have to en-
SoaaANS sAiu AN NaNSiSNs pul liiSll lICi0
came to her Ivan Alexietf, who heard with
unboundedjoy OF her release. and ha,tened
once more TO renew his protrstations of
love. But she told him, us she had often
told him before, that it was all useless, for
She could not rociprocate his feelings; and
for him to dream of making her his wi 9
after all The suffering she and her father
had endured at his fathers hands was
sheer madness.
Besides" she added. II am going
away. Where my father is, there would I
be; and it my strength permits, I will fol-
low him.
This is a mad project" exclaimed
acute rainiulness that i. she went he would
See her no more.
ut may be So" she answered calmly.
But madder things than that have been
done ere now"
But it is impossible that an unprotected
woman could accomplish such a nerilous
journey rs that 10 Eastern Siberia" he
urged, expressing his deep concern in the
woe-begone look OF his face. and the inef-
able sadness that displayed itself i'll his
eyes.
Then will 1 attempt the impossible"
she returned.
"Oh, Rachel" he cried, with the passion
tanned it in spite OF her efforts to free her
Sc I, 'have you no pity for me? Will MOTH
ing turn you IRON this mad purpose"
Nothing" she answered, with strong
emphasis.
''Then will l go, too, lie exclaimed, for
can at least perish with you, and since to
live without you is impossible / will die;
for what will life be to ME if am to see you
no more?"
She looked at him fxedly AID strangely
iOr u little, and then a new idea flashed up
on her.
''This love of yours seems to be q very
real thing" she observed.
cumstances have subdued my passion, and
to possess you there is no sacrifice ! wou d
not make
~ will take you at your word" she
cried, quickly and cxcitedly. You shall
accompany me. l will accept your escort
and protection on condition thatyuu make
q sacrifice for me-"
what will the sacrifice be?" he asked.
Nay, that shall remain my secret. II
-four love is as real as you say it is you
| will question not"
Nor will I do so. Command ME as you
will"
"And yet ! would warn you that this
sacrifice which l may expect from you is o
terrible one, and may turn your love for
ue TO hatred"
Nothing can turn my love; nor am l
appalled, by what you say"
but what guarantee have I that you
WILL remain faithful to your promise7"
Shelooked almost fierce by reason ofthe
earntstncss that actuated her, and she was
agi,ated in an extraordinary way.
Il will swear it by yon ikon, " lie ex-
claimed, as he pointed to the sacred pic
ture which is usually to bo lnund in the
guest chamber of every Russian house occu-
pied by a Christian, together with the little
white wooden cross that stands on u pedes-
tal xed to the wall. The cross is q symbol
that is regarded with extraordinary and su!