Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-01-23
.he admonition, but hurried 70 his room 70

that bad been blessed by the priest, and EN-
braced him with many tears, for IL was their
first separation since their marriage, and the
little woman, though abrupt in manner, had
still n warm and kindly heart in her breast
She deluged her spouse with advice and
cautions He must avoid draughts of air,
and must be especially careful not 30 run 20
excess in either eating or drinking.
You will lind some excellent prune brandy
In your bag that made twelve years ago.
were her last words at the station. "If you
have any stomach trouble take one glass, but
no more. Avoid foreign brandy. am told
II is made from seaYater and fish.
"Oh are You sure you've got your flannel
waistcoatsi Don't fail to come back Us soon
as possible. | shall expect you ON the Both.
Until then ! shall keep praying for you TO
the Holy Virgin Here she paused to wipe
away tear
And be sure not to spend more money
than you have taken with you. Don't forget
me over yonder--aniong those pagans.
"And you too, AnisSime,n she continued,
turning TO the old servant, ''mind you don't
leave your master for an instant, and should
you he attacked by brigands, remember IL is
your duty to sacrifice your life to save his
Do you understand mef'
"Be calm, Avdotia Iwanowna,n replied
the old man. "Heayen is merciful; we shall
return safe and sound
Vassili Iwanovitch, affected by the many
proofs of his wife's affection, stammered out
a few incoheent words and-burst into
tears to the great astonishment OF the other
travellers.
Our two Muscovites made the journey 10
Paris without accident, arriving there mt II
p. m. on the ed. From Berlin Popoff had
telegrsphed William Spark that he would
see him the next day.
At the Care du Nord an Interpreter got
them carriage, that in due course deposited
them in the immense courtyard OF the Hotel
du Louvre, which, large as 1t seemed, was
filled with vociferating travellers and their
luggage.
| In the midst of the tumult Popoff and
Anissime by expressive gestures succeeded in
explaining To the hotel people that they were
in want of rooms After some trouble they
were ushered into an elevator and carried TO
the sixth story with rapidity that caused
poor Anissime to cry out in fright He be-
lieyed that he was being carried of by the
spirit of evil.
Vassili Iwanovitch, scarcely less perturbed
than his humble companion, was not ut all
sorry 10 get out Of the flying machine They
\ then went along the corridor, as they had
been directed-there happening to be no SER
want disengaged at the moment to show the
way-and pushing epen door that closed
again Of Its own accord, they found them
selves in utter darkness. As Vassili Iwano-
witch stumbled against bed, and not being
acquainted with the customs OF Paris hotels,
he undresscd himself by the sense of feeling,
and, nearly dead with fatigue from his long
journey, tumblcd in and was soon asleep.
menti Mystery Of mysteries! vassili Iwano-
witch first opened one eye, then the other, and
said, with "A yawn:
Art thou asleep, AnissimeIr
mo, vassili Iwanoyitch," replied tho faith
full valet.
"Hast thou been awake longH
~ know not, Vassili Isanovitch.r
''Since ii is still night, let Us try to get more
sleep, Anissine.r
Silence reigned again. Popoff, who had
been following his own advice, was awakened
by the falling OF piece OF furniture.
"ls IL thou, Anissimef' lac cried.
''It is |, Nassii Iwapovitch,n replied the
servant II have been feeling my way
around the room, aud have found window.
/ looked out, but 1t is still as black as your
hat outside.n
"Well, let us sleep again then; it seems u
me that the nights are Of an extraordinary
length in this latitude"
Another relapse into the arms OF the sleepy
god when Vassili Iwanovitch was snddenl,
brought To his senses by very decided and
not very agreeable feeling OF cramps in hi
stomach.
sAnissime,n he exclaimed, "knowest thor
that ! am terribly hungryi Look agar
through the window and see whether there
! a,.., x-nf amy aierfta afi iha aa.xn ~
II, too, am hungry, Vassili Iwanovitch
but il still night. However, one thing sur
prises me greatly Outside the window ther,
Is most overpowering smell OF chcese.n
'CheeseI wemust have been lodged owe
a creamery. then. Anissime. | wish We eouls
get down 70 Ii, but there is no chance OF IL
being open Al this hour.
II am afraid not, vsSsili Iwanoyitchn
Meantime the pain griawing at the vitais o
the Traveller hasi Increased In intensity.
Whewi What n =;.asln. The Spartan bo,
himself never Suffered agony equal 20 this.
''Anissinhel Anissimelp shouted the unfor
tunnle Populf, unable longer 30 disregar.
his physical togsnres. II believe Ishaye tn
cholera Thou must find the doors
The two travellers began 10 call for heip
pounded on the walls, and deIneaned them
solves more like lunatics escaped from L
Salpetiere than like ordinary dodgers In
first class hosel.
AT last steps could be heard in the corridor
A bolt wns drawn ON the outside, and curiou
faces peered iuf0 the room. BY the light q
the ssisougicsr that form so large an item Il
, the cost of continental travelling, the Rms
SLAMS discovered that they were occupying
room used for tho storage OF wornont trump
| cry, with a closet at the back, In which
, large piece of cheese had been stored and for
gotten.
, The services OF an interpreter having bee
, obtained, il was explained that search hal
been made in vain throughout the capacion
. hotel TO learn tho sslasreabouta Of the travel
. ers. IL having been discovered that they wer
not In the room that had been azzigne
them. sAn American guest had been anxiou
10 see Mr.. popoIF, but he had left an hou
ago.
, .sIefts' shouted Popof "why, what da
OF the months 10 thenn
eThe 2sths----
aYou don't mean to tell me that we hav
. been two DAYS IN this wrctched holef' erie
, Vas<ili Iwanoyitch, now quite beside hin
self
.'s5nch seems 60 he the case, returned th
interpreter. "And here 10 letter that III
; American left for YOU
. More dead than alive from astonishmer
!, and dismay. our Musrovlie siccealsaa, afts
few moments. in 80 far collecting his sens
as 20 comprehend the unpleasant slgnineans
!. OF tile following note:
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