Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-03-24
BY Order of che Gar
Story of Russian Power
By MARCUS EASTLAKE
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CHAPTER XXII.-(ContinuedJ
A Story of Russian Powe

lhlnk Oh now she sllenced me when
L had spoken OF our early marriage
shortly after her arrival: About that
have quite made up my mind, Vladimir;
i shall seek some employment until
thou hast got something to do. 1t will
never answer for thee to be burdened
with wife before thou art settled"
Tut, nonsense" Mr.. Cough exclaim-
ed. IF the lass cares for you, she will
be ready enough to wed, unless she
thinks she has got soft 'un to deal
with. | guarantee now to manage the
job for you, if you will let me-"
Thank you," l reply coldly. 81 pre-
fer TO manage my own private affairs" 4"
"As you like. Only | hope you will
bring her round to it, Doctor. You see
now that my foot is menGlng and you 20
go with me, there is no reason why we
shouldn't start for England at once. I've
been absent too long already, and though
! have an excellent manager, he's not
like the boss. The wives at our place
have always been used to married doc
tor. They might not like to be attended
by single young chap"
Whilst he speaks, hope grows apace
ruscha will recognize it as such and be
docile. Is it possible that happiness is
TO be mine so soon? This sudden and
unexpected Drilliance OF my prospects
quite staGgers me- | endeavor to an
swer in a business-like tone, concealing
my joyful emotions.
There is sense in what you say, Mr..
Cough, and | am sure l need only ex-
plain the case to my betrothed. She is
reasonable and tractahle. A fly might
lead Maruscha if he but show little art
in the leading She did speak of follow
ing her profession as nurse until | got
settled, for she has a fine spirit"
"Bosh. Stuff and nonsense" burst
In the old man.
"But now" l proceed calmly, at is
different-qute out of the question"
II should rather think So" he again
interrupts. 1T was a mad scheme at
any time"
And Maruscha is the last girl in the
world to make a fuss about being a
little hurried in an affair OF this kind
when the urgency is made clear to her."
Il should hope So" Mr. Coughs tones
become more decided with every interjec-
ton. The lass is not such a fooln'
And | would like the matter settled
at once; therefore, If you will excuse
me. / will go and meet Maruscha and
tell her the good news, and fix matters
with her"
"Certainly, away with you. And mind
you don't forget the marriage license;
and oh-by the way-how about the
cash, Doctor? Have you enough in
hand?'
hesitated. 81 have some money still
"A little-not perhaps enough, but
ROsen will lend"
Nothing of the sort" he interrupts
''There's no need for you TO take a loan
from any man. l will advance you a
quarters wages. 1t makes no difference
to me, you know! In fact, l prefer it,
Reach me my check book there, and pen
and ink"
comply, and he fills and tears out a
leaf.
Get it cashed at Blankschildt & Brett
mann's. Unter den Linden" he says, and
hands it to me.
put it into my pocketbook. "Is there
anything | can do for you before | go?"
ask, taking up my hat.
Nothing whatever, ,hanK you, Doc
tor" he replies briskly.
Half an hour will suffice me to ex-
plain things to Maruscha," observe
magnanimously. Then she will be with
you again"
Don't hurry on my account" he re-
spends. You have the prior claim"
Half an hour | repeat from the
door.