Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1894-03-10

your remittance, though in time, by pay.
Ing one and then another, you might at
last get away; but it would take years, and
we haven't day to lose. Twelve hundred
rubles and eos English"-
He made q mental calculation. then.
shaking his head. said:
II am afraid there's no chance for you,
but can ask Peter Schemyl. Yes, l will
60 back and have dram with him on the
strength of having sold a loaf to adyan-
taRe Give me a few kopecks have
spent my last"
Gordon took the loose silver from his
pocket, and putting 1t in Ivan Dontremem
ber's hand said:
Whatever arrangement you make with
the fellow, you will bear one thing in mind
we take you with us, or we stay with you
and share what we have in equal parts till
all is gone"
Ivan Dontremember looked gravely In
Gordon's face for a minute, then, with o
smile, turned and left us in silence.
A long time elapsed - more than two
hours, think-before we saw him again.
When at length he returned. we saw by his
quick, firm step and the animation In his
deep sunk eyes as he drew near the fire that
our ease was not hOpele1s.
II had to make the rascal drunk on his
own liquor" he said, in explanation Of his
long absence, as he threw himself down on
the ground beside US. That's q long job
with Russian peasant, even when he helps
himself ut your expense. There was no get
ting word OF truth out of him while he
was sober; would not on any consideration
no, not for all the gold in the world-be
tray the trust placed in him by the govern
ment; preferred death TO dishonor and all
the rest of 1t. However, little by little, as
he grew more and more drunk he confessed
to having at different times got five exiles
out of Siberia and two Of them across the
frontier. Finally he let me know exactly
what 1t cost him to get these two to Berlin
that Is what wanted to fnd out AS
expected, the cost Is greater than Jour
means will allow you to pay"
How mucht" Gordon asked in ~ tone Of
anxiety. still tinged with hope.
THE cost OF getting one from here to
Berlin is, roughly, 500 rubles."
THAT means l,5C0 for the 8. and we
have but l2! But there are the English
notes. Won't that make enoagaH
mot enough for two ! did not overlook
the English notes "
= "But, my dear fellow, you said"--
"That it cost Peter Schemyl 500. | be
lieve it. He spoke in the honesty OF drink
You cannot expect him to do an act Of
charity for nothing
II suppose not.
"He runs o certain amount Of risk and
must be paid for It. like any other honest
man of enterprise. II the cost Is 800, he
would require at least 800 for his beneyo
leuce. Virtue must be rewarded. and the
virtuous always look for 100 per cent on
their Investments"
IAN internal set Of thievesI''. growled
Gordon, thinking OF government. officials
rather than the representatives Of virtue.
There's no screwing him down any way"
"None. What pressure can we bring to
beari You are at bis mercy. and he will
make the most Of It. naturally. He knows
that he shall get every penny you have for
food, ard two thirds Of IL will be clear
profit. He takes the minimum amount VI
risk. and it costs him nothing except an
occasional bottle of villainous spirits to
blind those who might find that he Is tax
lug In more bread than his family has been
in the habit of consuming"
There was an interval Of silence, and then
Gordon. turning to me with sigh, said;
We'll, my dear girl, I'm afraid you will
have to go alone"
looked ut him and then at Ivan Don't
remember in mute nstonishment. Ivan
was regarding Gordon with u curious look
on his face. but was not surprised.
~ co alonel" said at length. with bated
breath.
u don't see any help for it, for It's clear
neither of us cango with you"
at isn't going alone I'm thinking about
It's leaving you behind" said /.
"Oh. don't you bother about us, II this
old rascal will take sou to Berlin for ], ,OCC
rubles. we shall still have 2C0 left. And
that will carry us on capitally-eh. old
chappiei" he asked. turning to Ivan Don't
remember and clapping him familiarly on
the shoulder. as though he had made up
his mind to break down all barriers and be-
gin as trey were going on in perfect broth
erhood and good fellowship.
There's one alternative" said Ivan
graveiy when he had overcome the shock oi
this accolade. I'VE may find out where we
are, get some sort of map, make our way
to the frontier on foot, and so escape"
why, certainly. 1t sounds as il there
were something in that" said Gordon.
mot much, i am afraid. The difficulties
are enormous, especially with the winter
upon us. The chance Of running the block
ade IL very small indeed"
Amy chancc is better. than none at all.
Come. my dear girl. this win reconcile you
TO leaving u.s."
Not at all. Why shouldn't 60 with
your Do you think l am selfish, after ali
we've gone through togetheri" ! asked, my
eyes filling with tears,
Heaven forbid should do you that 10
justice. But these difficulties you heal
our friend speaking of-remember you arr
only. u girl, though Huite ~ brave Us tbs
best of u.s."
Il won't hinder you. You shall pevel
hear mo complain" urged.
Il have not the slightest, doubt tina,
mademoiselle could face ali that we may
encounter and be help, as she certainly
would be comfort to us, said Ivan, with
more courtesy and kindness than he hal
yet shown me. But there is one serious
objection. This journey must occupy
months, and during that time we are doing
nothing to save Taras."
My heart sank within me in shame.
had forgotten Taras-Heaven forgive mel
for the moment, r.