The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-10-09

STA. OF course, they are in Sulja, just
as they are here in Odessa. am one
of them myself; but you will have
guessed so much. My friend, the day
of the redemption of Russia Is COM
ing; but the dawn of that day will be
red, red dawn"
Aksakoff paused, and there was a
far-off look in his eyes.
ut is cruel, but it is necessary" he
went on. "The pangs of birth are al
ways cruel, but the children are born.
So will it be with the Russian LAND;
there will be blood and agony, but
there will be new life in the world"
He paused again, breathing fast and
hard.
But forget" he continued, in diff
fe:ent voice; you are not Russian.
and cannot understands it does not
concern you as it does me. But what
wish to say is that we, the revolu-
tionists, can and will help you to res
cue this beautiful woman from Dmitri
Anatovitch. They are gathering
around Sulja. Tonight, this very
night, you and shall go to Sulja."
Tonight" cried Norman, with his
face in glow. THAT is splendid"
he said, almost boyishly.
Eyes, tonight said Akaskoff,
thoughtfully. 1T is easier and pleas
anter to travel through the cool,
starry night, and there is less chance
OF interruption. 1t is possible there
may be interruption, for the troops
have been called out at various points
in the government of Kherson, of
which Odessa is the chief town."
you have some plan?" asked Nor
man.
There is plan," said Aksakoff,
somewhat evasively "but as it is sub
ject. necessarily, to modification
shall, by your leave, not say anything
about it. All can say Is that think
you will get the opportunity you de-
sire. After all, you are not one of
us, and l dare say you never thought
about us and our struggle in your life
before this"
II am afraid that is the case" said
Norman. Russia and it's internal life
always seemed to me remote, far off,
Il know it. But we Russians will
yet work out our own salvation. And
l wish to say that it is not my inten-
ton that you shall be compromised
more than is necessary; to some ex-
tent, yes, perhaps, you will be identi-
/ fed with us. That is the risk you
must run. Are you willing to take
it,"
Indeed am. should unhesitat-
ingly take any risk that might lie be-
fore me in getting Miss Joyce out of
| Sulja."
THAT is what thought" said Ak
sakoff. "Of course, see that your
interest in this beautiful young coun-
tr!woman of yours is not solely the
interest of a fellow countryman in one
who is a captive" he said, with a
smile so kindly that it was impossible
to resent his words.
she is very dear to me-" said Nor
man, simply. He did not resent in
the least what Aksakoff had said. cit
did not occur to me to try to hide it
from you. l hope that some day she
will be my wife,
"Ah, yes" said Aksakoff, still with
that winning smile. The days of ro-
| nance have not departed. Romance
never dies; it is the soul of the world.
I envy you, my friend. Still, romance
Genes in different ways Russia is
romance to me, and long to see her
free. love my country"
AS Aksakoff spoke the aspect of his
face changed subtly; it had become
the face of the enthusiast, the predes.
tined martyr to ideas. Then another
change swiftly passed over it.
Il am not sure" he said, chat I
envy you after ALL" and was silent
lost in thought.
After a few moments Norman re.
minded him that he had talked of go.
ing to Sulja that night and asked
him how,he purposed carrying out his
intention.
Il Dream" said Aksakoff; Eyes, 1
dream too much, but it is sweet to
dream-sometimes. But tonight and
tomorrow shall not dream. You are
stepping at the Hotel d'Anglsterre,
are you not?"
"Yes."
"At midnight shall come to the
hotel with motor car for you. There
will be only the two of us, and shall
be your chauffeur; you must not rec.
ogrize me as Aksakoff. And you will
please announce in the hotel when
you go back to it now that you are
going to Sulja tonight in motor car
you have hired for a couple of days;
make the announcement as openly as
you can, so that there may be nc
suspicion"
Il understand said Norman. 81 am
just going for an ordinary motor run
ITO see Dmitri Anatovitch," suggest
ell Aksakoff.
ITO see, Dmitri Anatovitch," repeat
ed Norman grimly.
"Cn a matter of business" contin
ued Aksakoff.
ION matter of business" repeated
Norman, more grimly stiu.
Have you a revolver?. asked Aksa