CHAPTER XXIV. JULIUS TAKES A HAND

IN his suite at Claridge's, Kramenin reclined on a couch and dictated to his secretary in sibilant Russian.

Presently the telephone at the secretary's elbow purred, and he took up the receiver, spoke for a minute or two, then turned to his employer.

"Some one below is asking for you."

"Who is it?"

"He gives the name of Mr. Julius P. Hersheimmer."

"Hersheimmer," repeated Kramenin thoughtfully. "I have heard that name before."

"His father was one of the steel kings of America," explained the secretary, whose business it was to know everything. "This young man must be a millionaire several times over."

The other's eyes narrowed appreciatively.

"You had better go down and see him, Ivan. Find out what he wants."

The secretary obeyed, closing the door noiselessly behind him. In a few minutes he returned.

"He declines to state his business--says it is entirely private and personal, and that he must see you."

"A millionaire several times over," murmured Kramenin. "Bring him up, my dear Ivan."

The secretary left the room once more, and returned escorting Julius.

"Monsieur Kramenin?" said the latter abruptly.

The Russian, studying him attentively with his pale venomous eyes, bowed.

"Pleased to meet you," said the American. "I've got some very important business I'd like to talk over with you, if I can see you alone." He looked pointedly at the other.

"My secretary, Monsieur Grieber, from whom I have no secrets."

"That may be so--but I have," said Julius dryly. "So I'd be obliged if you'd tell him to scoot." What are the answers to this following set of questions: 1. Was someone on a couch?
2. What was he doing
3. What else was he doing
4. In what language
5. What was his name
6. Where was he
7. Who called him
8. Who was his father
9. Was this on the phone?
10. Is this man a millionaire?
11. Did the secretary leave?
Answer: 1. yes
2. reclining it
3. dictating to his secretary
4. sibilant Russian.
5. Kramenin
6. in his suite
7. Mr. Julius P. Hersheimmer
8. one of the steel kings of America
9. Yes
10. yes
11. Yes when asked

One of the most famous people born in Warsaw was Maria Skodowska-Curie, who achieved international recognition for her research on radioactivity and was the first female recipient of the Nobel Prize. Famous musicians include Wadysaw Szpilman and Frederic Chopin. Though Chopin was born in the village of Zelazowa Wola, about 60 km (37 mi) from Warsaw, he moved to the city with his family when he was seven months old. Casimir Pulaski, a Polish general and hero of the American Revolutionary War, was born here in 1745.

The Saxon Garden, covering the area of 15.5 ha, was formally a royal garden. There are over 100 different species of trees and the avenues are a place to sit and relax. At the east end of the park, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is situated. In the 19th century the Krasinski Palace Garden was remodelled by Franciszek Szanior. Within the central area of the park one can still find old trees dating from that period: maidenhair tree, black walnut, Turkish hazel and Caucasian wingnut trees. With its benches, flower carpets, a pond with ducks on and a playground for kids, the Krasinski Palace Garden is a popular strolling destination for the Varsovians. The Monument of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising is also situated here. The azienki Park covers the area of 76 ha. The unique character and history of the park is reflected in its landscape architecture (pavilions, sculptures, bridges, cascades, ponds) and vegetation (domestic and foreign species of trees and bushes). What makes this park different from other green spaces in Warsaw is the presence of peacocks and pheasants, which can be seen here walking around freely, and royal carps in the pond. The Wilanow Palace Park, dates back to the second half of the 17th century. It covers the area of 43 ha. Its central French-styled area corresponds to the ancient, baroque forms of the palace. The eastern section of the park, closest to the Palace, is the two-level garden with a terrace facing the pond. The park around the Krolikarnia Palace is situated on the old escarpment of the Vistula. The park has lanes running on a few levels deep into the ravines on both sides of the palace. What are the answers to this following set of questions: 1. what country is this about?
2. how much area does azienki Park cover?
3. what make it different than other spaces in Warsaw?
4. who is the first female to win the nobel prize?
5. what did she research?
6. how large is The Saxon Garden?
7. where was Chopin born?
8. how far is that from Warsaw?
9. how many miles is that?
10. whats another name for the Saxon Garden?
11. who remodeled the Krasinski Palace Garden?
12. what century did he do that?
13. what is at the east end of the Royal Garden?
14. how types of trees are in that park?
15. how many types of trees are there?
16. In Lazienki Park, do the peacocks roam freely?
17. doe the pheasants as well?
18. what kind of fish are in the pond?
19. what is at the east end of Wilanow Palace Park?
20. how many levels does it have?
Answer:
1. Poland
2. 76 ha
3. presence of peacocks and pheasants
4. Maria Skodowska-Curie
5. Radioactivity
6. 15.5 ha
7. Zelazowa Wola
8. 60 km
9. 37
10. Royal garden
11. Franciszek Szanior.
12. 19th century
13. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
14. Old trees
15. Maidenhair tree, black walnut, Turkish hazel and Caucasian wingnut trees.
16. Yes
17. Yes
18. Carps
19. A garden
20. Two