Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-07-07

at the time Of story regiment stationed in the
~ dirty little village OF valns Austria.
~ 1t was the 4h Of May in the year 49, and l. with
other officers, had been breakfnsng with the
adecamp birthday and discussing the various
topics Of the garrison.
you asked sublieuenant
Andrew Michaelovtch the addecamp what the
colonel to say to you this mornngf"
"A new officer he replied lis TO MI the vacancy Oh captain
His name?' demanded two three voices.
Lieutenant zodomrsky who is betrohed to the beautiful Ma
rana Ravensy gentlemen, let the salon and
game will dinner while we play"
We had seated time and stamm who was far from
rich the act Of losing GO oes when hon ahnoneed
Captain Zodomlrsky"
Here at las cried Michaelovich jumping from his
chair "You welcome"
Then turning to u.s. continued These com
rades Captain Zodonrsky oil good fellows and brave soldiers
Gentlemen said zodomrsky Il am proud and happy to nave
Joined regiment To do has been my greatest desire for
time and IL welcome. courteousy say shall
be the happiest in the world"
stamm to whom his back glance
formed friendship with of
understand his apparent hostility toward zodo
$40 you stay here iongT" asked Major Belayef.
monsieur" replied zodomirsky II wish to stay with
long possible these words he
all round with smile He continued II have taken
house near that Of my old friend Rayenky whom knew az 81
Petersburg my excellent cook
BILE library little garden and target and there shall be quiet
king 1t is the life that suits me-
ia you practice said stamm in such strange
voice accompanied by smile sardonc that zodOmsky re-
garded him in astonishment
Il" is custom every morning TO nre Twelve oals ne re-
piled.
any adding 81 do not
shooting unless it is to hunt with
Zodomrskys pale face flushed with sudden flame He
replied quiet but firm voices 81 think
monsieur that wrong in calling lost time to learn to
pistol life imprudent word often
between comrades in which he who Is
good shot inspires respect among those indscree
persons themselves asking useless questions
reason captan In dues in everything
something should be left to chance maintain my hrst op
ion and that an honorable man ought not to take too may pre-
cautions
"And whyY' asked zodomirshy
explain you" replied stamm do you play at cards
captainr'
why do you ask question:
II will try to render explanation will
knows that there certain players who
while shutting the pack Of adroy max
OF the winning card Now see no differ
his neighbor OF his
and the one who robs him OF
Of his observation II do not
particular in general terms
MONSIEUR cried Zodomirsky Il beg
Captain Sephanoytch terminate this affair with you
turning he said you will not refuse this
questr
It, captain replied stamm quickly You have told
yourself practice day. while practice only
day fight will equalze the chances Will settle de-
with stephanovtch"
he turned to host.
"Au revor Mchaeovich" T viii dine at the colo
uels" And these words he left the room
profound silence had been kept during this aerca
disappeared Captain Pravdine old
officer. addressed himself to all.
1--WE cannot let them fight, gentlemen" he said
Zodomirsky touched him gently on his arm.
Captain" he said m a among you None OF
you l yet to win 1t is i'm
possible this without fighting do not
this gentleman but is evident
that he has spite against me-"
that samm is Jealous Of 20
domirsy well known that he is in
love Ravensky."
That indeed explains ALL" he replied.
"stepha Itch Zodomlrsky when dinner
over and rlsen knows
Accept all his conditions, then Captain Pravdne
and at my rooms"