Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-16
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CHAPTER XVII.
=By A1hley Towne
,ha 1901, by Charles B. Etherinaon

81 AN GOING TO MARRY YOUR
YT was noon in Tomsk. and the Prin
cess Olga had not yet slept. Sh'
sat at her window, which facet
toward the great plaza. and watch
ed and listened Suddenly there came
TO her ears the faint sound of bugle
1t came from the direction of the new
railway station. The princess smiled
Then came 4 knock at her door.
"Open it. Therese."
Therese was pale and trembling. The
events of the past two nights had Shak
en- her nerves till she was on the verge
of collapse. But she obeyed. and tht
same lieutenant who had assisted dur
ing the night came in.
81 fear for your life" he said. NE
slerov has recovered ana is cursinS Ike
a mailman. He called for me and or
dered me TO fetch you to him"
at will not be a difficult task" sale
the princess. u will 20"
BUT he will kill you. He is speak
Ing words that no sane man could evel
speak. He says if he is TO he destroy
ed he will destroy you first"
"Does he know that Vladimir Ii
gone"
"He suspects 1t. He has not been tC
see."
Olga looked from her window. Three
men We're riding abreast. coming 20
ward the palace. and after them a de
tachment of the soldiers always at the
station.
"Some one comes" said the officer.
"Yes. Do you know who that iS:'
81 do not" replied the o:iicor. 1T
must be one of the generals"
You will see" sac olga. Come
We will 60 to NeSlerov,"'
The governor glared at her in mad
fury.
You drugged that wine. You put
me to sleep he shouted.
Il drugged the liquor for had work
10 do" she answered,
What have you done: Let us be
frank. You came here as IN enemy
and as spy
u came TO right wrong; to avenge
the crime of GraSlov."
What do you know
Il know the truth
"What do you intend to do:'
"Restore that which is lost and undo
what was done by wickedneSS.'
An evil look came into his t"cc. and
he stepped toward the door. i'..e Leu
tenant blocked it.
"Out of the way, dog" cried Ne
s!erov.
Il protect her highneSs.
You. You protect against my
orders
There is higher than you. obey
the ear"
Neslerov started back, so powerful
in effect is the name of the car.
The car
AT the very door of the palace g
bugle blew its blast.
Make way. Admit his eXcellcrcy
the governor general" came Il voice.
NeSlerov went white and leaped II
Olga.
You sent for him. and this means
my death, We die together
In the name Of the car" cried Olga.
and the sword of the lieutenant touch
ed the breast of NeSleroy.
| "W'hat means this:"
The voice came from tall and sol
dierly man wearing a brilliant uni
form, who blocked the doorway with
his burly form.
"De Muloff. Governor general" gasp
ed Nesleroy.
"Sit down." said the governor general
sternly You sent for me in haste.
princess. l came as soon as possible.
Fortunately there was train
The railroad has saved me and the
Duke of Graslov," said Olga.
Neslerov darted look of hatred to-
ward her.
Bring Therese. my attendant said
Olga to the lieutenant.
There was another commotion ar the
entrance. and three soldiers and an otti-
Ger came in with two prisoners.
ITO the governor cried the officer.
"There was murder at TivoloffSky!"
Olga started up, and so did Neslerov.
The governor general turned calmly to
see who had come. The two prisoners
We're Vladimir and Papa Paulpoff.
Bring them in here" ordered Olga.
LET them be- brought before the gov
ernor general"
This man murdered the superintend'
ent of police and Unsgethop." said the
officer in charge.
True" said Vladimir, II did,
Neslerov was the picture of despair
and batlled rage and hate. His glance
was venomous, but his very helpless
ness made him haggard. Therese,
white Tipped and shivering, came in.
Neslerov looked from one to the other.
He knew that something was coming
the end of his career The governor
general waited, looking chiefly at Olga,
for from her he expected the first
bomb.
Look at that man, Therese" COM
manded Olga.
1t was a dramatic scene as the girl
stood with perfect poise and pointed
her finger at Neslerov.
81 see him." faltered Therese.
"Who Is he?"
"Prince Nicholas Neslerov."
"Prince Nicholas Neslerov. let me tell
you what the governor general already
knows" said Olga. and her voice was
cold and steely. For many years my
youth prevented clear understanding
Of things. l was born after the death
of my unfortunate cousin and so did
not fully take in the significance Of the
mystery of Graslov till few years
ago. But when l did learn Of 1t re.
AbOrti0n Prevented
Saved a Calf Saved a Eoal.