Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-08-17

s..ainri to make the air he breathed de l.ch,ful. nul his nerves thrilled with ,Ny. How coull ht help loving her? -.>rin, her il ali tho glory of her youth .nl beauty, he forgot the Czar and all Russia,
 Th,y We're standing beside high rock, al,I with nn impulse prompted by his treat passion he knclt at her feet. kissing fer hands madly and begging her to tell iim her u!mr.
 Her poor heart beat wildly. For tho first tj:ua ahc loved, and at the cost of her lif1 she resolved to be true not to her oath. but tu the man who knclt before hcr.
 'ti,! Flee for your life" she cried. My name is-uihilist,"
 He started to his feet and turned to leave her i'll a dazrd manner. \ sharp rr!'rt of a pistol sounded in the air. and Ihc courier of the cZar fell wounded. With lightning quickneSs Nudino knelt ht~ilr her lover. and while smoothing t'ack his hair with one hand. with the other shr stole the imperial letter and >liIlel II into her breast. Then she left him. for sine had made up her mind that she would carry the important message to tho ear herself
 After travelling day and night without food rr sleep she reached the palace and delivered the letter 10 the czar.
 What can l do for you:" asked the tzur If all Russia.
 What do you do for nihilists:" she asked h:u.
 We shoot them. he answered anCrily.
 Then shall hr shot" She said it so calmly and deliberately that the ear looked at her III surprise.
 NlhliSt or no nihilist. my child. you have savrl my life. and therefore spare yours. Nou may return To your home in safety"
 With a cry like hunted animal she fell at his feet. Don't send me back. The bullet that | struck the courier was meant for me. l | heard the word 'Traitress!' hissed by my | owu father, and If l so back he will not miss his aim again. He has sworn to kill me if prove false to the cause. and hr will keep his oath. pray you, don't syul He back" He S,lw her agony was genuine. and | placing his hand on her head said: Rise, l child. Nou stay here" At that moment Ivan Llvrrr>kv. the courier of the Czar. | Ga>hrd into the room. His clothes were | covered with mud and his body weak | from loSS ot blood. "ThAuk Gyl:" he cried when he saw | the c:lr. 'OtIrof. the traitor, iS cap | turrl. his confessed all, aud you art s,fy"
 He wAs my father" said Nodint softly.
 The courier caught the back of chair for support. and The ear turned 10 her in anger.
 ''NcS. dc with ule what you will. am Moline Otaron, who despises her na!uo. h>r father and most of all her self"
 Wait a moment" said the courier tt the ear; there is some mistake. Otarofi gave ur some papers and confessed hay. ing stolen u child out of revenge from the rich Cordisky. He name was No dine" And LivrrcSky handed the docu mcutS to the ear, who in turn. after SlauclnS over them. gave them to the | young girl
 Il will send a mrssvnsrr 10 Moscow and one wl.o would travel night ant day. without Sleyp or food. 10 deliver thi. letter k the uohloSt of Russians" $, s,l:.l ,hr CAY and lyit the room.
 ''Nnu have ~,.ycd my hfc!' the courier cried.
 "A! lrA u.ur." answered Nndins.
 'Ay,. my lowed one, il is worthless without N"ur~."
 Then" >nr >tll with glad tears il h,r ,Hv~. II give mine for thine. l lov, Jilr,'. Ivan ljvyr, sky"
 l!v t,~'k E,r in hlS arms and kissed he l -.N Il'n,.~ When (Ipr,li~kN arrived h. luuij h. h.rl >:l'uvl child only Ia los b, .g-..';l. for N,,i'ur gave her heart an, hII.l i' Nnun-s soldier decorated wltl | turt .l r't :~t. t','r.gv. given Ia him b, | Jilr 6 Ir ,t Ill i,lI~~lI. ENchiU-yv.