Cañon City record., 1903-01-01

attached 10 her pale and somewhat thin
checks by delicate mobile uostrlls. The
lips were finely cut. but IL seemed as II
they had long since forgotten how to
smile.
The youuz iray Ter wa' ia,i aa6 yp
right. - ..>.l - eo..,l - ja--e,. u lie:
figure from the very simple and ample
pelisse that covered her. Although she
WIS still very yourg girl in the literal
sense Of the term. the development Of
her high forehead and clearly cut fea-
lures gave the idea that she was the
possessor Of a great moral energy.
point which did not escape Michael
StroGon. Evidently this young girl had
already suffered In the past. and the
future doubtless did not present itself
to her in glowing colors. But II was
none the less certain that she had
known how TO struggle and thai she
had resolved TO struggle still with the
trials of life. Her energy was evident
ly prompt and persistent and her calm
ness unalterable even under circum-
stances in which man would he likely
to give way or lose his self command.
Such was the impression which she
produced at first sight Michael Stro-
goff. being himself OF an energetic tenn
permanent. was naturally struck by the
character of her physiognomy. and.
while taking care not to cause her an
noyance by a too persistent gaze. he
observed his neighbor with no small in
terest. The costume OF the young trav-
elcr was both extremely simple and
appropriate She was not ricb-thai
could easily bp Seen-bui not the slight
est mark of negligence was TO be dis
cerped In her dress. All her luggage
was contained in a leather bag under
lock and key. and which. for want Of
room. she held on her lap.
She wore long. dark pelisse. which
was gracefully adjusted at the neck by
q blue tie. Under this pellsse n short
skirt. also dark. fell over robe which
reached to her ankles aud OF which the
lower edge WAS ornamented with some
simple embroidery. Half boots of work
ed leather and thlckly soled. as IL cho-
sen in the anticipation OF long jour
ney. covered her small feet
Michael Strogoff fancled that he rec
ognlzei by certain details the fashion
Of the costume Of Llvonia. and he
native OF the Baltic provinces
But whittier was this young girl go
Ing alone al an age when the fostering
care OF a father or the protection Of n
brother Is considered a matter OF ne
ccssItyl Had She now come after an
already hong Journey from the prov.
inces Of western Russian Was she
merely going to Mimi Novgorod. or was
the end Of her travels beyond the east
ern frontier OF the cr1plreF Would
{ some relation. some friend. await her
arrival by the train. or was It not
more probable. on the contrary. that
she would lind herself as much isolated
( In the town as she was In this com
partment. where no one. she must
think. appeared TO care for herr 1t
was probable.
Michael Strogofr observed her with
Interest. but. himself reserved, he
sought no opportunity of accosting her.
fore the arrival of the train at Mini
NovEorod
Al last the train. at half past S in the
evening. arrived at the station OF Mini
Novgorod.
Before any one could get out OF the
carriages the inspectors OF police pre-
scented themselves nj the doors and ex-
amlned the passengers
Michael Strogon showed his podo-
rojna made ou, In the name OF Nicholas
korpanoff. He had consequently no
difficulty.
As to the other travellers in the com.
parrment. all bound for Mini Novgo-
rod. their appearance. happily for them.
was in nowise suspicious
The young girl in her tura exhibited
not a passport. since passports are no
longer reluir-d in Russia. but a permit
ind"Tsed with private seal and which
s'-ib.d TO he OF a special character.
Tlir inspector rad the permit with at.
,enilon. Then. having atteniiyeiy e1-
hmin.i the person whose description Il
contained. be said:
You are from HIgaT-
Yes" replied the young girl.
--You are going to lrkutskY-
Yes
by what routey'
by Perm"
Good replied the inspector. Take
care TO have your permit vised At the
police station OF Mini Novgorod." The
young girl bent her bead in token OF
assent.