The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-12-07

which would when few summers -
passed over her unfold into beaulH
rather than mere prettiness From ~
meath sort OF kcrchief which she VIM
on her head escaped in profusion llx1f
golden hair. Her eyes were brouz.
soft and expressive OF much swectnnw
or temper. The nose was straight arr
attached 10 her pale and somewhat thin
checks by delicate mobile nostrils. nK
lips were finely cut. but II seemed ns n
they had long since forgotten how ~
smile
The young traveller was tall and rv-
right, as well ns could be judged OF hrr
figure from the very simple and amra
pellsse that covered her. Although x1E
was still very young girl In the litcrh
sense OF the term, the development ~
her high forehead and clearly cut ffn-
lures gave the idea that she was TIM
possessor OF a great moral energy, n
point which did not escape Michna
Strogoff. Evidently this young girl hzx
already suffered In the past, and fk<
future doubtless did not present itssr
10 her In glowing colors. But II WIZ
none the less certain that she hsd
known how to struggle and that she
had resolved to struggle still with the
trials of life. Her energy was evideni
ly prompt and persistent and her calm
ness unaiterable even under circurs.
stances In which man would be lIIely
TO give way or lose his self command
Such was the impression which shc
mr. M Opgt ufer fnx.
goff, being himself Of an energetic tem-
permanent. was naturally struck by tlx
character Of her physiognomy. anc
while taking care not TO cause her an
noyance by too persistent gaze, Ia
observed his neighbor with no small In
terest. The costume of the young tran
cler was both extremely simple and
appropriate. She was not rich-thar
could easily be seen-but not the sllghf
est mark of negligence was TO be dis
ccrned In her dress. All her luggaxx
was contained In leather bag under
lock and key, and which. for want a.
room. she held on her lap.
She wore long. dark pellsse, whict
was gracefully adjusted at the neck tF
blue tie. Under this pellssc a shor
skirt. also dark fell over a robe whicN
reached to her ankles and OF which tiw
lower edge was ornamented with somK
simple embroidery. Half boots of work
ed leather and thiclly soled. as II che
sen In the anticipation of long jour
ney, covered her small feet.
Michael Strogoff fancied that he rer
ognized by certain details the fashios
OF the costume OF Livonia, and he
thought that his neighbor must be
native of the Baltic provinces.
But whittier was this young girl 80
ing alone at an age when the fostering
care of a father or the protection Of
brother Is considered matter OF NJ
cessity? Had she now come after On
already long Journey from the pros
inces of western Russia? Was she
merely going TO Mini Novgorod. or WAS
the end Of her travels beyond the cast
ern frontier of the emplrel Wonh
some relation. some friend, await her
arrival by the train. or was IL Dm
more probable, on the contrary. thaT
she would find herself as much isolatax
In the town as she was in this cofn
| puINiHtui WutIt uO olc, shc iuhH
think, appeared TO care for her? g.
was probable.
| Michael Strogoff observed her with
interest. but. himself reserved. be-
sought no opportunity OF accosting her
although several hours must elapse be
fore the arrival of the train Mt MIN
Novgorod.
fux In tpof In, NJ hol 81 In irs
evening. arrived at the station Of Min
Noygorod.
Before any one could get out OF TN
carriages the inspectors Of police pre-
sen;nd themselves at the doors and CT
amued the passengers.
Michael STogoff showed his pode
ROMA made out In the name Of Nicholas
Korpanolf. lie had consequently M
difficulty.
As TO the other travellers in the com
pawment. all bound for Mini Novge
rod their appearance, happily for them
was In nowisc suspicious.
The young girl In her turn cxhibltct
not n passport. since passports are DIG
longer required IN Russia. but pernx
Endorsed with private seal and whicA
seemed TO be OF n special character.
The Inspector read the permit with M
tcntion. Then. having attentivcly ex-
gllnel &c pgrson whose description e
cog,s,god hp ral;
You are .gan r'ra? 2"
EYES," replied the young girl.
'You are going 10 IrkutskT
Eyes"
by what routeT
"By Perm"
"Goodv' replied the Inspector. "rakx
care TO have your permit viscd at the
police station of Mini Noygorod." Thu
young girl bent her head In token a.
assent.
Hearing the questions and replies.
Michael Strogon experienced min
gled sentiment both Of surprise an6
pity. What. this young girl alone jour
neying 20 that faron Siberia and at q
time when TO It's ordinary dangers wc1x