The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-03
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my father tells me that you are
going to travel in the Ukraine. We
shall be there in the spring; hope
you will come and pay US a visit"
Stackelberg bowed very low, and
made his thanks in confused man.
ner, for the words, the voice and
the glance of the princess embar-
raised him excessively.
Princess" he said, will you en-.
descend to dance the next waltz
with me? have been watching
you dance for some time, and my
highest desire is that you will grant
me this favor?"
This forced compliment betrayed
the embarrassment of Vassili.
with pleasure! l rave about the
waltz" answered Wanda, speaking
gayly, so as to conceal the feelings
which strove within her breast
the hatred with which this German
inspired her, and her Joy at having
captured a high officer Of the Sc.
cret police.
I They were soon talking freely.
What do you think. at the third
section, of these placards that the
revolutionary committee are put
ting up everywhere?' asked
| Wanda.
1--WE laugh at them. There is no
revolutionary committee in Peters
burg; the police would surely know
about it; they have their agents
everywhere"
But said Wanda, with wonder
full discrimination, such insolence
should be put down, and I suppose
that the chief of police will take
measures for the prevention Of
such things"
There are going to make num-
Der of arrests tomorrow, which will
strike terror to the hearts of these
nihilists."
| "Bravo!" cried Wanda. ironically.
"Ah! what a noble mission the gov
eminent has confided to you, and
how proud you ought to be of such
an honor!"
81 am. and I hope to prove my
self worthy of it"
The waltz, which Wanda had in
terrupted several times, so as to
converse more at her ease, was
| over.
| The prince led her to her seat,
when suddenly she shuddered.
Her eyes met a burning glance
fixed upon her.
Going straight up to the man who
was looking at her, she asked:
where is Nadege?"
"She did not come, she is not
WELL" answered this fresh arrival,
in an agitated voice.
please tell her that although I
have not been to see her, my
thoughts and my heart are with
her"
when are you coming to see
herr"
Perhaps / shall be there tomor-
row."
She passed on.
DO you know that crazy Liam
Off" asked Stackelberg.
"His wife is my most intimate
friend"
as he married?'
Eyes. Why does that surprise
your"
"He is very much talked about
just now on account of his affair
with a woman"
"Ah!" said Wanda, shivering all
over, but instantly recovering her
self possession.
LET us go home, let us go home
at once" she exclaided to her
father
But you look so well tonight"
said the prince. Your face is
brilliant"
Eyes, but l have headache"
AS they were leaving the room,
Raymond Chabert stood in their
| way.
The prince. very politely. held
out his hand to him.
Come see me tomorrow at
noon," he said. Eve will 60 to-
gether to see the minister; have
| spoken to him about you, and he
has promised me to do everything
that he can"
Chabert bowed and glanced at
the princess,
Wanda struck her fan twice
against the palm of her hand. And
| as her father drew her away, Cha
bert managed to whisper these
words In her ear:
"At 2 o'clock, at the club?"
She made an almost impercept-
ible sign with her head.
| Ito be continued)
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