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by Arhley Towne
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efforts in the task Of unraveling the
mystery"
1T Is possible"
"What else did you hear?"
Nothing; that Is all. The American
was arres ted as he was about to leave
for Perm. Vladimir was brought from
Tivoloffsky, small village near here"
"By the orders Of Neslerov?"
1T must be. since they are in the
dungeons of his palace"
"And that is all YOU .leard?"
"All-everything."
1T Is enough to place me upon the
right scent. You must not, however,
| give way to these fits Of unconscious
ness. Be stronger, be brave"
1T Is all very well, princess; but If
you had lived for twenty years with
the horror of that crime overshadow-
ing you, with constant fear Of the ST.
berian mines weighing upon you. you
would not be calm"
Poor woman! ! appreciate your
feelings in the matter. But try to main
tain your composure, for one mistake
now. the slightest suspicion on the part
of Neslerov. may destroy the efforts we
have made during the last two years"
"SiX months. princess"
"For you, since your husband died. |
have been working upon this mystery
since returned from Paris two years
ago. If God spares my life, will
avenge the crime that was committed
against our branch of the Neslerovs."
That evening the princess met Nesle-
rov in the dining room with no show of
emotion. Her smile was as winning
and her wit as sharp as ever.
II have not seen you during the aft
ernoon, fair cousin" said Neslerov.
But have not forgotten you. have
been gathering the resources Of Tomsk
to give you a fitting welcome to our
city. Tomorrow night there will be a
reception and fete here in your honor"
Tomorrow night? That Is quickly
DONE"
1T does not take long to arrange such
thing here. We have so few social
pleasures that when the opportunity
occurs we grasp it greedily. The off,
GERS of the garrison and the head off,
cials. with their families, will attend.
You must not expect to see the grand
eur Of fete in st. Petersburg or Par
is."
ut would weary me-" said Olga.
The perfecting arrangements for the
fete made Neslerov hurry away, and
Olga was soon left to herself. She had
resolved upon certain plans, but the
activity Of the palace in the. prepara-
tions for the coming festivities seemed
destined to balk her. She roamed
through the great rooms alone. scan
ming the faces Of those she met, speak
ing to few. but watchful for the oppor-
tunity she craved.
1t was nearly midnight when she be-
came discouraged and went to her
room. The servants of the palace were
still at work arranging the rooms for
the dance.
But the princess did not retire. She
sat down near q window and waited.
From the ballroom windows the glare
Of lights spread out upon the surround
ing trees and buildings. From below
came voices of those who were making
ready for the reception.
Therese came in to prepare her mis-
tress for bed
Not yet. Therese." said the princess
wearily. 81 shall not retire"
"You will make yourself ILL.," said
Therese nervously.
do not fear-I shall not be Ill. But
I am not ready for bed. must wait
and act"
"You will learn nothing tonight"
1T Is a night to learn. Leave me
alone"
Therese stood a moment watching
the princess with wistful, loving
glance. and then she went to her own
room.
The princess sat with scarcely a mo-
tion for more than two hours. An OBJ
server might easily have supposed she
had gone to sleep. But suddenly the
| glare of the lights from the ballroom
died away. and the princess. rose to her
feet.
1T Is finished" she said, "and they
are weary. Tomorrow night will be
severe one. and they will retire at
once. Some one must be on guard
and gold Is powerful. Tonight / must
learn something"
Still she waited and soon all was
silent in the palace.
81 wonder If Neslerov is asleep" she
said. "Neslerov! l could almost hate
the name, though 1t Is my own. How
so cruel and heartless a man became
a member Of our family cannot con-
ccive. Even though the relationship
Is remote, some cousinships removed,
l believe, yet regret that any should
exist. No-nOt now-I am glad; for
were he not sufficient relation to war
rant my presence in his detestable
palace I could not have this oppor-
tunity to learn the truth. Oh, Ne
slerov! Vengeance will be mine-and
it will be sweet"
She had incased her feet in light Pa
risian slippers, and in these she STEP
ped noiselessly from the room. The
great bare corridor was dimly lighted
and no person could be seen.
While caution was necessary, 1t was
not because Olga feared. She was too
powerful herself to fear injury In the
palace Of Neslerov. If the governor
suspected the purpose Of her visit, she
would he no longer welcome, and the
solution she had so long sought would