Connecticut western news., 1909-02-04
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called myself student, though my mind was rather bent on obtaining freedom from despotism than my stud fes. St. Petersburg was full of reVo- lution and consequently full of spies.
 One day I left our depot for revolu- tionary supplies, having filled my pockets with them, and I started out 70 leave them at points from which they would be further distributed. A nlan was standing near the door open Ing on to the street, who eyed me sharply. I knew at once that he was a spy sent to watch those who came and went from the house. We were suspected. Without appearing to notice him sauntered off, swinging my cane unconcernedly, but when I got to corner turned on purpose to note whether he was following me. When I saw that he was I gave myself up for lost.
 I walked on outwardly unconcerned, Inwardly terror stricken, until I saw an open door, the entrance to a re- spectable dwelling. Without reckoning what further I should do or say I mounted the steps, passed in at the door and cloaed it after me. No one was in the hall. I went into a room evidently used for a reception room. This, too, was empty. Lace curtains covered the windows opening on to the street, and, peeping through, saw the spy looking up at the house with puzzled expression. He stopped one who was passing, pointed to the house and asked a question. 1 could not hear what 1t was, but presumed he asked who lived there. The person evidently told him what he wished to know, for he appeared satisfied, but I was dis appointed that he did not go away.
 Hearing light footstep behind me, turned anG saw young girl, dressed to go out, drawing on pair of gloves. She looked at me surprised and for an explanation as to my presence. My wits did not work quickly, but this was all the better, considering the course I took. l was stammering at reason for my presence when one oc- cured to me. I would pretend to have got into the wrong house. I feigned puzzled look, cast my eyes about me, then askcd. twill you kindly tell me who lives hcTe''
 "ColonCl r>rirv:tch, superintendent If police
 Great heavens! I had stumbled into the worst possible position-in the residence of a chief of police, my pockets full of revolutionary docu- ,,o,+c op5 n cpr xr-oitipor for mo ont side.
 If I pretended to have got into the wrong house there was nothing for ne to do but leave and walk into the arms of the spy. If I pretended to have called on the superintendent must have a reason for doing so. I decided on the latter course before in- venting the reason.
 ''Then I am not mistaken, after all" said. "I have called to see the super intendent. The door stood open, so walked in. Is Colonel Andriovitch at homeY
 ''No, but I expect him every moment Will ycu be seated and wait for himP
 I looked at my watch, not to note the ll.ue, UuL IOI dH SACuSH lO put Ol decision.
 'I have but little time to spare" said. 'T will wait a few minutes. Colonel Andriovitch is your"-
 Father"
 Indeed! I am very glad. Perhaps you can help me-"
 How"
 Now, the method of her assistance flashed into my brain with the rapidity of an electric current. I lowered my voice and spoke quickly and impress lively:
 Come to the window"
 She followed me, and I showed her the spy lettering outside. "Do you see that man? He is a revolutionist. He belongs to a gang who are distributing revolutionary documents. I have come here to inform upon them to your fla ther. Tic circle suspect me and have sent this man to spy upon my move ments. Should l go out on to the street I would be followed and mur- dered."
 My story evidently impressed the girl, and she stood thinking.
 But you can stay here till father returns"
 Stay there with my pocket full of revolutionary documents and a man without ready to denounce me! Not if I could help 1t. Again set my inven- tive powers to work.
 "Euch a ccurse," I said, would en- able the revolutionary circle to get rid of their documents and escape. If there is back door through which l can pass to another street I could go out, join the circle, of which I am q pretended member, forestal this spy, and while they are delibeTating wheth- CT to believe his story or mine your father can send and have them ar rested"
 There are a back door," she said, "and a yard, beyond which is an al ley"
 I was near the window, with my eye keeping watch outside. Half q block away I saw a man in uniform coming