The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-01

his adventures and TO tell the truth he
rather welcomed the opportunity.
without hesitation he plunged into the
narrative and related everything without
reserve-;he object of his visit to Rus
STA. his encounter with the real Serge
Masloff at WirbalIen. his conviction
without trial and sentence to Siberia.
and the true facts OF the affair in the
TCmsk prison-this latter not without
hesitation. for II was equivalent TO ad-
hitting the correctness OF the charges
made by the convict Gross.
/ Baranok and VaIbort listened to DON
AIDS story with the utmost amazement,
and when he concluded they could only
stare at him in silence.
at is the most wonderful thing I ever
heard exclaimed Baranok finally.
Marvellous. indeed" asserted VAL
bort. "such a thing could happen in no
country but Russia. Well. since this man
is suffering in Serge MasIOff's place. IT
/ is our duty to protect him We need not
tell the others that Gross was right in
his accusation"
mo. that is true said Baranok.
Their rage is over. and they will ac-
cept any explanation that we choose to
make"
/ who is this Serge MaslOff?" asked
Donald suddenly. 4 know no more
about him now than did when we met
on the bridge at wirbalIen-"
Barsnok did not reply He was
gazing moodily on the ground with his
arms folded across his breast.
Serge Masloff is brave and famous
Nihilist," said Waldorf, glsncing quickly
at his silent companion. He stands
high in the regard OF the revolutionary
party and equally high in the hatred Of
the government-as you have good cause
to know. Is he stiH at liberty do you
think?"
He ought to be-" replied Donald. bit
terly. He carried Of my passport
clothes. and baggage-everythin 7
owned. II would be a simple matter
for him to get out OF Russia. or even
to return TO St Petersburg with perfect
safety provided he were disguised"
Baranok looked up with a half smile
on his face.
4 hope the seoundrel viii be caught. 80
resumed Donald passionateIy- u hope
ne viii be made to suffer all that I
have suffered. Lifelong toll at the mines
is too good for him."
A low. inartieulate sound issued from
Baranok's lips. and he glanced up in
such a ferociOus manner that Donald
drew back in alarm and repented his
imprudent words
Waldorf laid his hand on his leaders
shoulder
Be careful" he whispered. in so low
a tone that Donald did not catch the
words. BE careful, Feodor. and re-
strain yourself"
This strange warning had sneedv
effect on Baranok His face assumed
its usual expression. and he looked
straight at Donald.
Your story bears the stamp OF
truth" he said. but as you claim TO
be an American. how does It happen thai
you speak our tongue so wen2 And
your name-you have not yet told us
thai
Il am an American" replied Donald.
but not by birth I was born in St.
Petersburg and lived there for some
years with my parents-untn they re-
turned TO the United States. Ny name
is Donald ChumleigE-"
WHAT cried Baranok. In a voice that
rang through the cavern. Your mans
is Donald Chumleigh?~
Yes" said Donald amazed at he
effect OF his words; that is my name.
Why do you ask? Have you heard it
before?"
Baranok did not reply His lips were
working conyulsively and his eyes were
riveted on Donald with an intensity of
gaze that made the latter shudder.
His body swayed to and fro as though
his strength were giving way. Pierre
Waldorf was in similar state of stupe-
faction. He leaned against the cavern
wall with black stare OF amazement on
his pallid features
And so you are Donald ChumIeighv -
gasped Baranok hoarsely. The son OF
Arson Chumleigh, the American mer-
chant?'
"Anson Chumleigh was my father" re-
piled Donald
Before he could say more. Waldorf
sprang forward and drew Baranok of
into dark corner OF the cavern. where
they conversed for a moment or two in
low. excited tones. and then reioined
Donald. who had been watching them.
meanwhile. with the utmost amaze