The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-10-30

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en-. It is study that does it, and work.
I think the knowledge gives me more
pleasure than the wealth. But we also
need the wealth. #
The old man sighed. re5
eyes, that is good, that knowledge.
But you will grow away from us. You
will perhaps marry that American girl,
and she would not like our simple
ways" - -.
The hammer in Vladimir's hand
came down with redoubled force. .s
"What is that you SAVIOUR Vladimir
talking of marrying?" asked the trem-
ulous voice of Mrs. Paulpoff. II came
to say that the meal is ready, and 1
fnd-what do l fnd?"
ooh, Papa Paulpoff is dreaming one
Of his Dreams" said Vladimir, with a
gay laugh.
''But is it not so, old woman?" asked
Papa Paulpoff. us it not quite posi-.
BILE that our Vladimir may marry that
handsome American grip
II have seen it So" answered the ole
woman. 1T seems that no young wom-
an would take this interest if she did
not love-
ooh, nonsensev' cried Vladimir. 1--WE
are friends. She is good. l admire.
Why, I could almost worship her, bu,
I am peasant. She is''-
There came the sound Of cursing out
side and the fall Of a horses hoofs. A
shout took the old man to the door.
Courses upon this beastv came an
angry voice as a man about thirty five,
clad in neat riding suit, entered the
room striking his high boottops with
his whip. II have just been thrown
In some mysterious manner my horse
who never stumbles, caught his foot in
something, tore loose his shoe and hurl
ed me to the ground. The horse is un.
injured, but he has lost the SHOE ]
heard the sound of a smithy and CANT
to you for assistance. I must reach
Graslov tonight, and the delay is seri
ous."
shoers," said the old man. 'The rail.
road
"But surely you can make shoe and
put it on. I must 60 forward, and dc
not wish to lame this valuable horse"
certainly, we will shoe the horse,
put in Vladimir, whose kind heart
could never refuse any request that
was reasonable and proper. II will at
tend to it at once"
"But the meal is waiting" said the
old woman.
''The meal is but a short distance
and Graslov is far" said Vladimir. 81
will shoe the horse and permit the
prince to proceed"
"How did you know that l. was 6
prince?" asked the stranger, looking
about him with keen eye that was
full of inquiry.
'The horse is of the herd at Graslov
the seat Of the Neslerovs," was thu
answer. Il know the herd and think
have shod this very horse before
"Good! That is better than putting
him into the hands of stranger" sale
the rider. IT'S your name Paulpoff?"
1T is. am Vladimir Paulpoff. The
little father here is Michael"
"Ah, I have heard of you. You have
guessed correctly. am a prince. My
steward, who has charge of my estate
while am away in Siberia, has toli
me Of the giant who is growing rict
working for the railroad. 1t is sai6
that you can bend an iron bar witt
your hands,"
Vladimir in response picked up ar
iron bar about four feet long and ar
inch thick and bent it double with nc
apparent effort.
"Good God" exclaimed the prince
Are you that POWERFUL"
1--WE acquire muscle in this work.
Vladimir answered, land I was born
POWERFUL
A look Of wonder had spread over the
face Of the prince. He sat upon rude
stool while the other two began to pre-