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It" Vi II! til, :01 m1 01 i]; lflgflgh 333 at RI “I mm afraid. your excenencies. and did want they told me. At Sulzxin. how- ever. it was not my intention to take on the American. but to proceed until I reached a Russian gunboat. when I would turn over the young lady. But the American know which boat aha 1"” ”.195 he «no out in 1 small hot: line!” In my path and leaped on Mflommedmthhnm -udlmmpdhdtodohubm ' -._ ~199mm;mlLeLonth.o(.3‘ql!m. “I heard Blartelkis begging for mer- cy and some one talking to him. Then some one took command of my boat. and we moved down the river. I was kept in Ignorance for hours. your ex- cellencies, but in the morning I was as- tonished to see two men on board that I had never seen before. One was a tall man. looking like a Russian, and the other was certainly an Osmanll. They informed me that unless I and my sailors did as I was bid I would be killed. They did not release me. but we kept on down the river. Just be- fore we reached Salain they left the boat. They told me that Biartelkls had agreed to the sale of his daughter to an American who would board my boat at Saluin and that I must take them both to Astrakhan. They told me that I would be watched and unless I obey- ed I would be killed. They said I could not go back to Tlflis without be- ing murdered. “In preparing to leave “run. I dlacov- ~ered come llnen which I knew lgnatn' Blartelkll would purchase. I could not mlt tlll mornlng. for then I could not reach Altrakhnn early enough to take on my cargo. I went to the bazaar ot Blartelkln and told him or my dlacov- cry. Blartelkla wan Just cloung hll bazaar. and when he heard of the linen he and his daughter accompanied mo back to my boot. I took them to my cabin and set wlne before them and went to prepare the llnen tor examlnnp tion. I was suddenly attacked and. ti: knocked down. A told of cloth wan bl< placed In my mouth. I heard the young I of woman scream, but I could not go to ! or her assistance. -_ 2:9 :25?» an Hassan when called upon to speak for T-himself. “It is with trembling tongue I attempt to tell even the truth. for what am I? What am I that I should ~apeak to such as thee? But it was as I sold and u I will say again. I came to the fair with my boat filled with rich starts to sell to the bazaars. I did .well. excellencles. and made a profit on my goods. but It does not pay to hlre sailors for two ways and carry goods only one. so I remained at the whnrt waiting for a cargo to take to Altrakhan. where I knew were await- od mo 3 nlunhlo cargo to take to Altmbnd. but I waited too long. 0 excellencles. end it came tlme for no a depart without a cargo. “0 great ones of earth 3" moaned 1 rmtmfivebmmomm mmmmhmlam “I went on board." said Lieutenant Thott. “and found Hamil in con- mnd and this other prisoner. evidently on much in a hurry to escape 0 Has- nn. He said he was an American go- ing to Aatrakhnn. The vessel had not 1t any time been headed for the Volga. :Hnasan told ,me his story and the American told me his. They agreed in .home respects, but differed in others. I found Kourn Biartelkis on board. n prisoner. and brought her back to T1111. and arrested Hassan and the Ameri- can." to Lieutenant Thain. who at once eure- ed to intercept the boat. The uunboet overtook than on the Caspian. He had spoken n venei with n hin‘ck huii. but the pet-eon. on board evidently wiehed to have nothing to do with Hanan. for the black boat went away. Lientemnt nokt arrived in time to :prevent the eecepe of Hanan. He can an himself whet he did." A SOLDIER OF COMMERCE ' Sunlight Soap does not harden or shrink woollens cum». III. to I. t. Mil contains up adulterationor nexcess alkali. It is just pure saponified fats and Oils. That is why}: cleanses your clothes perfectly m hard or sofl: water and does potgnjpre them. All dealers are ‘authogize'd to return your purchase money if you find any cause for complamt. It is injurious chemicgis and 'adultcrations in common soaps that dfitroy your clothes. It xs adultcrations that harden your woollens and the excess alkali that destroys and shrinks them. IV JOHN ROI OORDON Sunlight Soap ToCureaCdldinOnquy PAGE NO. LEVIR BROTHERS ‘.IMI‘I’ED, TORONTO » “There to no objection. in then! What arc the new duties or flu prince?" “I have news for you." he said. cioee- 1y observing the girl. “The governot is to give a ball to Prince Dellnikoil. The prince will arrive in e few days. He will attend to his new oflciai d:- tiee while here. and the governor wish- es to entertain him.” He walked away without alumna her. and her face was devoid of expan- sion when her eyes met those of he: uncle. “Not 11' he died." said Alexander, with a shrug. “Some who are number- ed for Siberia never start. They die before the time comes. Hush! Hen comes Colonel Jurniefl!" l “Siberia! They would not date! To lend an Innocent American to Siberia would bring on war." “No decision has been made public. Mlle. J urnlefl. There Is much secrecy. There is to be a squad of. prisoners cent to Siberia in a month. I believe the American ls numbered among them." CHAPTER VII. A Yonxa LADY BUYS A LOAD or rut. AS the magistrate gzven his decision yet?" asked Alma Jurnlefl! as she met Orderly . Alexander Borge 1n the cor- ridor ot the living rooms a few day. after the trial. of another Jurnlei'r. I will save him or I will die with him. God help me and give me strength!" gpAhuibeen anointed 1am “So they have conspired between them to destroy the man I love.” the said slowly and deliberately. “I have been n tame kitten 1n the hand- ot n tiger. I, too, have some or the user'- blood. and I will show .them the claw- Harvey wu marched to his dungeon. An orderly, who heard all the proceed. inn. hurried to relate them to Made. From the moment that Alma Jul-ale! heard what had taken place at the trill the was a changed person. “Take the prisoners back to their cells. The cue needs deliberation.” aid the maxi-true. “That 1: the worst lie of nm‘ claimed Harvey Indignuntly. “I never In '1‘an before In my life." “There appears to be 0. multitude of lies in all this testimony. Let no hen:- whnt this witness has to say." “I now that American in TM“ n week ago.” he said, pointing nt Har- vey. “I saw him in the bazaar of Bi- u-telkis. and he spoke to him. I our much gold change hands. but do not know what it was tor. The Ameri- can took nothing away.” Colonel Jumiefl nodded. and another man, evidently of the poorest class. spoke to the magistrate. The dignitary started. stared at Harvey and said: “All or what that man aaya ia a lie.” aald lrona. “except the mere fact that i did get on hia boat in the manner he doacribea at Salain. i had taken pae- ' are (torn Aatrabad tor utrahhan on a boat belonging to the German line. [They had aleo aome machinery 1 war . coin: to exhibit at the fair. Arriving at Balain. the captain et the boat in- termed the that i would bane tour houra in which to aee the town. 1 upon: three houra and came back to the wharf only to aee the atealner dia- appearing. I waa enraged. I wanted particularly to reach the fair early. and there would not be a boat up the Volga for another week after the one I had loat. I was atnndinz on the [wharf talking with a peasant when I aaw the boat owned by Eaaaan com- ing down the Kur. We hailed the boat and were informed that she wan bound for Astrakhnn. There I was. with a week to stay in that place and a boat parsing me that was going straight to where i wanted to go. The peasant got a small boat and rowed me out to Hassau's. I climbed on board and remained there. I did not know until the oflicer from the gun- boat came on board that there was a young lady there." Tho alumna turned coldly to Bu- «3. I mum to no: Immune» rm mm. but they tum! an and run any. The “about cum». and I told "no one" the truth. I war 1:. by tho "unborn board. I In" told the truth. I know no mm.“ I!!!" QI- “Ke has a high and Wm. pool- tion:_ 30 h inspector xenon! of m “1: ml! be. though M110. Luna an my: to_ me. II he not a great odour?” "It I: not that. I think. Colonel Jur- men. but thnt perhap- ono :- coming." “Do you meanâ€"you cannot menu tho prince?" Marie started. Did he know that Al- ma was aware of the preseneo 0! [tom 1n the prison? “Marie.” he ma. “what has brought the great change over your Int-trees? Heretotore she has been moron and and: now she in mailing and cheerful. What has ceased It? She not- uko one who knew that hex- lover had come to see her.” all muons began feverish Ihoppinz and preparing. Oflceu of the nrrinon, Persian grandee, Chinese princes. Turkish pnshu. vied with one nnother intheireirortatodoeredittothinzrent occasion. Alma seemed imbued with the same spirit of rivalry. One day a she and Marie were going out Jamie! stopped Marie. The approach of the governor's ball in honor or the new inspector tenersl of prisons roused great Interest. A governor's ball was slwsys 3 grand affair, but this one, coming st the close of the fair, wlth so many notables from all parts otthe eastln'l‘mls. wucerg mm to surpass 1n splendor any of its predecessors. The boners brought out their best goods and displayed ' them to the best “vantage. Women of I "I llko to look at them. Earle," I said. “'1 will keep the book awhile.” Aime turned the m 0: the book. may or the hdlliht nnitorm m aw pictured were familiar to her. The uniform preecribed for the in- spector :enerel of when we. I gor- geous aflalr, ell sold lece. shiny boots. 3 cap and e medal that hm from the golden sash. She closed the book 1nd :11an back in the chair with her eyes closed. Instend of returning the book Alma rose from her chair and placed it in a drawer. “He would die for you. undead- selle." "Alexander in noble 1nd mum. I hope he wlll win his promotlon and not dlsgnco himself by unsung me." Marie brought l mu. lather cover ed book. “It 13 Alexander; mdemohallo. He hope. for promotion an? In study- lng the fine uniform be will wear.” “No. never mind. Well. get it. It will serve to put any h few minu- able moments." “I have a book with all the uniforms of Russia. Shall I get it?" “I should like to see It.” said Alma. with a mile. “I suppose I will have the opportunity soon." “All gold lace. mademoieelle. It 1: fine. I once knew the inspector gen era! of prisons for Perm. He was a grand looking man in his uniform." “Why so, Marie? What distinguish- ing uniform does the Inspector general of prisons wear?" “Inspector general! He will be I proud one in that uniform." “At last. Marie. 1 have been permit- ted to read a letter. It la not. however. addressed to me. It la one that waa uent by my father to my uncle with some very interacting news. Prince Dellnikofl ll coming to Tints.” “Heavens! To be married 2" “I presume that is the real object. Openly he comes as the Inspector gen- era! of prisons." “Have you received a letter It Int. mdemouellor' med mm In tho on- tend the room. "Win: a kind and loving father!" 0:- claimed Alma an the crunched tho iot- ior in her hand. "This in I than-o threat that my unclo preferred to In. no road nthor than to tell no him". Let them man: But I will anon. the bail and viii uni-t in «Mining Prince Delinikoil. the most diuoilm prince in St. Poteubm.” tho human 0! Domukofl m Junk! united. Tho nth» ot Punc- Muu wu t good "loud or mine. um m upon (to- quomly In othor dawn of tho plum 1: would cm “I u In our only children unlud. Tia-rotor. do your union M be! thou! (Mn men dull-um. mum-n. shall no! mm my dutch!"- nun mull lh‘ oomu to no u on Prince.- Dou- alkofl. chat wlll Do a ”normally. '- and compel the [tr to obey noun 7.) 0! un- ur. I! lo I aha-ulna Id» 0! nun to no mo tamlllu o! Dollnlkofl um Junk! united. Tho hunt- or Prmoo Alum In! a nod Mom! or mlno. and m upon tn- quomly a: other Jul at the plum ll would [In an to on our only ohlldnn “1’th you.” aid Alma. 8h. bowed and went to be: room. “It will save me the trouble of re- peeting- his wishes to you. Take the [mayorsoomsndstudyit Con- sider well its contents. You will profit by meeting your tsther’s wishes in this nutter. You hen been severely pun- ished. I know. by your semi-Imprison- ment here. Esteem: 1 sm going to permit you to have your own way. I went you to meet the prince It the bell. Itmybenecesssry toryovte unto purcnues. Ion In at liberty to us the eel-rugs my day between 2 end 4." “I will read It It you with." Answered Alma Matty. mflther.ththoobwnedthum- pomnt 908‘:- I received a. letter from your father today. Would you like to read It '1” general or iii-om. for Scampi. rm- and Astrakhnn. It was prom" through the whence of the general. 1 { ABSOLUTE "Anmmmmmwmyof “Volga!” mum. mumwwclomm mhmumuwym..m gywcnudommlm No subject: of the car but. th- Mnncovlte rule more than the Astra.- khnns. It run only after n prolonged wu- that umkhnn wu subdued. and her faulty has never been more mun Alma set In her droeky and looked about at the bony acene. Theae hay- hoate were mostly from the towna along the upper Hut and the Volga. They were of all kinds. else: and de- gree: of safety. Those from the Volga were the largest. for they needed ata- hlllty to travel on the Ceeplan. Near one of these, with an Aatnkhan owner and crew, ahe halted. The hay wharf. on the Kn: ware In themselves part or the thaw. Boats at Ill deacrlpdom crowded anlmt one another. for the supply 0: ha: needed during the fair for the horses and cun- 015 “I very great. The shouts of Cir- caulanl. Georgina- and Turn and Per- sians were deafening. The lvoahtahik atared. but the money that was put Into his hand was many than the regular charge. and he did not healtate. hood and cloak. Tfiese Persian: 1nd Turks stare at one so. When I return I dull make more purchases." “You may. but not yet. I shall need some more thing; I am going to I cute for lunch and shall wear my new “Permit me. lady. to carry your pur- chases to your carriage.” aid the met- chant. Not even Mute noticed the cloaked figure that came from the bazaar. A droeky was standing near. nnd Alnn stepped Into It. “Take me to the hay whnru" In. aid. “I will unit your return with in "deuce. lady. and your goods will u.» main in my charge." “He had notimi thst you were gsy snd smiling of late. He sshed me the cause. I esld I believed it wss he- eeuse the prince wss coming. i told him you hsd studied the uniforms of the inspector genersl or prisons snd hsd seemed plessed." “I must he esutione.’ Arriving st one of the lsrgest hs~ sears. Alma left Marie in the csrrisge and proceeded to do her shopping alone. She wss sttired becomlntln her gown setting oi! her form to sdvnntsge. Among the things she purchseed was s long cloak. nothing slmost to the ground. hsvlng s hood for .covering the head in winter. "What did my uncle at you. n.- rlo?" inquired Mun as tho curring. no being driven 08. “Ah! That enlighten: 000. m 0!- eelloncy. I know what tho natal It for now." "Wanted what for?“ "Tho hookâ€"tho pldum 0! “Storm. I saw her undying the unicorn o: the ‘upoctor when! of prisons. 8h. omn- od pleuod In" that." Jamie! tut-um! away. “What wu thm u: tho concur. lot- to! w 9:qu um ennmr' no ulna hmulr. 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