Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-03

knew none OF us but YOSSof, and that only be-
cause he had been near her in that dreadful
place. You saw her just for moment; you
saw something of what those long years had
made of her. And we-my God we had
thought her dead all that time!" She shud
dered and sat staring with STERN somber eyes
terlaced.
She was silent for space, and SO was 1 for l
could find never word to say.
Suddenly she looked straight at me. Maui
rice Wynn. if ever the time comes when you
might blame me, condemn me, justifably
enough. think of my mothers history. Remem-
Der, that was brought up with one fixed pur
pose in life to avenge her, even when only
thought her dead. How much more should
that vengeance be, now that know all she had
to suffer! And she is only one among thou
sands who have suffered. who suffering as
much-yes. and morel There is but one way,
to crush. to destroy. the power that has done,
that is doing these deeds. 1t will not be done
in our time: but we are at least preparing the
way. Within few days we shall have gone
some distance along it-with rush-toward
our goal. l tell you that to further this work
would. will. do anything: sacrifice even those
Therefore, as said. remember that when you
would condemn me for aught l have done or
shall dol"
Il can never condemn you Anne, you know
that well! The Queen can do no wrong!"
THE fire that had flashed into her eyes faded
dimmed. 1 thought by mist of tears
you are indeed a true knight, Maurice
Wynn" she said wistfully. Il do not deserve
such devotion. No. don't interrupt me. l
know well what am saying, and perhaps you
also will know some day. l have deceived you
in many ways: you know that we'll enough"
AS now know your purpose ! answered
But why didn't you trust me at first, Anne
blaming you. l am not, really: but surely you
must have known, even then, that you might
have trusted me-yes. and Mary too"
She was not looking at me now, but at the
fire, and she paused before she answered slowly,
" 1t was not because did not trust you and her
but l did not wish to involve either of you in
my fortunes. You have involved yourself in
them. my poor foolish friend! But she Have
you told her anything?"
No. She does not even know that am
back in Russia, and before returned told her
nothing"
she thinks me dead7"
She did not know what to think, and she
fretted terribly at your silence
Poor Mary!" she said, with a queer little
pathetic smile. well, perhaps her mind is
at rest by this time
You have written to herr"
mo: but she has news by this time"
"And your father?" asked.
She shook her head. You must ask me
nothing of him; perhaps you will learn all there
is to know one day. How strangely your fate
has been linked with mine! Think of Yossof
meeting you that night He had heard of my
danger from the League. All. that traitor
Selinskil How much his miserable soul had to
answer for! And he did not know whom to
trust; so he set out himself, though he speaks
no word of any language but his own, and
bribed and begged his way to London. He
found out some of the League there. at place
in Solo, learned there where Selinski lived
stole the key to his rooms, and-met YOU He
is a marvel, the poor good Yossof!''
Did you know it was he. when described
him that night" asked imPulsively.
She looked up quickly. II have told you l
did not wish to entangle you in my affairs,
and"
The door opened and her cousin entered.
"Ah, you are engaged he exclaimed, glancing
from one to the other of US.
mo, we have finished our chat" said Anne.
Come and sit down, Stepan-for few min
utes only. We have much to do and far to go,
tonight"
How weary and wistful her face looked as she
To be continued next Sunday
GENTLEMEN OF ENGLAND
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