The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-09-11

responding WIN MIN, out MS anxiety
was increasing.
Il have sent another telegram, and
pitched it pretty strong" Philip said,
on his return. "The telegraph people
are making inquiries respecting the
delivery of the other one. They say
they are quite certain that it was de-
livered, but will know absolutely some
time today"
In the course Of the afternoon Phil
ip received note from the telegraph
company, saying they had ascertained
positively that the earlier telegram
had been delivered at the given ad-
Dress
This made matters worse than ever,
and when another day passed without
bringing a reply from Christabel
neither Norman nor Philip knew what
to think or do. 1t was very plain,
however, that there was something
wrong, and when. in response to fur
Their inquiries whether this latter tele-
gram had been delivered, the tele-
graph company maintained that it had
been, both men felt utterly bewilder-
ed.
If the telegraph company had not
given them the assurance that the
second telegram had been delivered
they might have found an explanation
of Christabel's silence in the news
papers. For the columns devoted to
foreign intelligence in the London
press were now almost exclusively
given up to gloomy reports Of serious
disturbances in Russia, especially in
South Russia. Some journals even
went so far as to head the news with
Revolution in Russia" in their largest
type. and no doubt the situation had
become grave.
A grand duke had been assassinated
in the streets of st. Petersburg;
atrocious massacres were reported at
Kishinev and Kiev; there were signs
Of rising in Poland; insurrection
was said to be breaking out in the
Caucasus; strikes had occurred or
were imminent in the chief Industrial
centers; sedition was declared to be
prevalent both in the army and navy.
The whole empire of the car was in
ferment. But at least, the telegraph
wires were working, sending forth
their messages. apparently very much
as usual
What is to be done?" asked Philip,
when on the morning of another day
there was still no word from Christa-
Eel.
"Christabel is with Miss Sisterson
at Sulja." replied Norman, whose dark
eyes were feverish and cheeks pale
with suspense That is, so far as
We know. II the kilograms really
were delivered to her, and we must
suppose they were, she is still at Sui
ia. Something cannot conceive
what it can be-prevents her from an
swering your messages. l tell you
what I think should be done. Why
don't you go and see Sir Maxwell Sis.
terson, and find out IL he is in COM
munication with Miss Sisterson? Per-
haps he can tell us something.
would 60 myself. but inquiries will
come better from you, Christabels
brother. Of course, you can ring him
up On the telephone, but this is rather
delicate matter. think you should
try to see him personally"
Right" exclaimed Philip. "He
may think it a bit odd, but 1 don't care
for that. I'll go at once"
Eyes, do, for heavens sake" cried
Norman, land come back as fast as
you can"
Il suppose you have come about the
plans for our New York building"
said Sir Maxwell. as he courteously
greeted Philip Joyce some minutes
later Il think they are capital, and
we shall have much pleasure in writ
ing you our formal approval and ac-
ceptance of them, Mr.. Joyce. l meant
to have done that some days ago, but
there has been an enormous amount
of business to attend to-"
Thank you, Sir Maxwell I'm de-
lighted that YOU like the Plans" said
Philip. But did not come to see
you about them-it was on a purely
personal matter. believe you are
aware that Nurse Joyce, who attended
your late father and is now with your
sister in Russia, is sister of mine?"
Yes" said Maxwell. II know it."
Il am rather anxious about her."
said Philip. las i have not heard from
her for more than two months. l tel.
egraphed to her about three weeks
ago. but received no reply; three days
back I telegraphed to her again, but
with the same result. l begin to fear
that something has happened to her.
believe size is still with Miss Sisterson
at sulja. and thought might venture
to ask you IL you had heard recently
from your sister,"
"Oh, quite right. Mr.. Joyce" said Sir
Maxwell. cordially, though he was
filed with wonder. asking himself
what was the meaning of that which
he had just heard. Could it be that
Anatovitch had done away with her?
But II that were the case, why had not
Dmitrf told him of It? He saw there
was some mystery here. .s
My sister Is a great invalid, as
perhaps you know" continued Sir
Maxwell. "and she is not a very good