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I: completely stocked who Silently she crept down the great windflng stairs into the main hall. This was a wide, high apartment, and from it opened many doors into other apart- ments. On one side were the offices of the govâ€".rrnment of the province, on the other the living rooms of the govern- or's household.’ The doors upon the left, leading to. the reception room. the governor’s room. the great ballroom and the din- Ing room. were closed. Two of those on the right were open. In one room there was a- light. and from it came the subdued voices of two men and the odor of tobacco. The other room was dark. “I wonder if Neslerov is asleep,” she said. “Neslerov! I could almost hate the name, though it is my own. How so cruel and heartless a man became a member of our family I cannot con- ceive. Even though the relationship is remote, some cousinships removed, I believe, yet I regret that any should exist. Noâ€"not nowâ€"I am glad; for were he not sufficient relation to war- rant my preseuce in his detestable palace I could not have this oppor- tunity to learn the truth. Oh, Ne- slerov! Vengeance will he mineâ€"and it will be sweet.” While caution was necessary, it was not because Olga feared. She was too powerful herself to fear injury in the palace of Neslerov. 1f the governor suspected the purpose of her visit, she would be no longer welcome, and the solution she had so long sought would be delayed. The princess remembered these rooms. She had seen them in her in- spection of the palace. That from which came the voices and in which a light was burning was the office of the superintendent of police. The one next to it was a smaller room, connected with the other by a door, which was locked. This small room had been in- tended for an otflce, but was now used for the purpose of storing books, rec- ords. police material and desks. It was part of the suit allotted to the superin- tendent of police. She had incasod her feet In light Pa- risian slippers, and in those she step~ ped noiselessly from the room. The great bare corridor was dimly lighted and no person could be seen. Olga stood In the hall and listened. She heard the name of Paulpoff. With a fluttering heart she darted into the darkened room and took up her posi- Still she waited and soon all wa silent in the palace. “It is finished.” she said. “and they are weary. Tomorrow night will he a severe one. and they will retire at once. Some one must he on guard- and gold is powerful. Tonight I must learn something." The princess sat with scarcely a mo- tlon for more than two hours. An ob- server might easily have supposed she had gone to sleep. But suddenly the glare of'the lights from the lmllroom died away. and the princess rose to her feet. Therese stood a moment watching the princess with n wistful. loving glance. and then she went to her own room. “Do not fearâ€"l shall not be lll. But I am not ready for bed. I must walt- and act.” “You will learn nothlng tonight.” “It ls a nlgbt to learn. Leave me' alone.” “Not yet, Therese," said the princess wearlly. “I shall not retire.” “You will make yourself 111,” said Therese nervously. From the ballroom windows the glare of lights spread out upon the surround- ing trees and buildings. From below came voices of those who were making ready for the reception. Therese came in to prepare her mis- tress tor bed. But the princess did not retire. She lat down near a window and waited. It was nearly ufl‘dnig’ht when she be- came discouraged and went to her room. The servants of the palace were still at work arranging the rooms for the dance. . “It would weary me,” said Olga. The perfecting arrangements for the fete made Neslerov hurry 'away. and Olga was soon left to herself. She had resolved upon certain plans. but the activity of the palace in the prepara- tions for the coming festivities seemed destined to balk her. She roamed through the great rooms alone, scan- ning the faces of those she met, speak- ing to few. but watchful for the oppor- *'1D.lty she craved. “It does not take long to arrange such a thing here. We have so few social pleasures that when the opportunity occurs we grasp it greedily. The oth- cers of the garrison and the head oth- cials, with their families, will attend. You must not expect to see the grand- enr of a fete in St. Petersbnrg or Par- is.” That evening the princess met Neale- rov in the dining room with no show of emotion. Her smile was as winning and her wit as sharp as ever. “I have not seen you during the aft- ornoon, fair cousin," said Nesierov. “But I have not forgotten you. 1 have been gathering the resources of Tomsk to give you a fitting welcome to our city. Tomorrow night there will be a reception and fete here in your honor." “Tomorrow night? That is quickly done.” “Poor woman! 1 appreciate your : feelings in the matter. But try to main- !tain your composure. for one mistake now. the slightest suspicion on the part of Neslerov. may destroy the eflorts we have made during the last two years." “Six montha. princess.” “For you, since your husband died. 1 have been working upon this mystery since I returned from Paris two years ago. It God spares my life, I will avenge the crime that was committed against our branch of the Neslerovs." tag you, WITH a constant fear of the 81- berian mines weighing upon you, you would not be calm.” '18 son inherit the title and estate rather than have it go to the son of the min tress. Anyway. one day. twenty years ago. the young prince. thenal‘mnt three ypars old. m. verbalâ€"H less. was drowned in the Kama. At least that is what was said. The boy wandered away from his nurse and walked to the river. Some of his garments were found on the river hank, and it would seem as though the little fellow had intended to follow the example of the boys of the serfs he had seen and was going to take a river bath. However. the body was never found and the poor princess was broken hearted. In a year she, too. died, and at the time her branch of the Nesierovs charged foul play. It was openly said they ac- cused the old duke and Prince Nicho- las of having murdered her. It was not proved and was not tried. The two branches remained at fend. The old duke died and Prince Nicholas entered into his inheritance. but he has! not used the title. probably eat of con- “There is a story, and it is one which the governor would not like to have brought into prominence while the princess is here. The elder brother of Neslerov married Alexandra, a cousin of Princess Olga. This was something like twenty-three or twenty-four years ago. No; I think it must be twenty- live or six. Well, they were well mated, those two. Prince Alexis was the heir to the great estate of Graslov and his hereditary title, besides being Prince Neslerov, was Duke of (lraslov. A year or so after this happy marriage a son was born to this couple. lie was named Alexis, after his father. He was a fine young fellow, so I have heard, and grew sturdily. When he was a year old, or perhaps two, Prince Alexis died. Now, it so happened that the old Duke of Graslov, who was still living. had had a quarrel with Princess Alexandra. Her branch of the family was not friendly to his, and things did not go right, and they quarreled. Just what that had to do with the story 1 do not know, but 1 am telling you what everybody in Perm knew at that time. “At that time Prince Nicholas, now governor of Tomsk. was fifteen years of age. and was the favorite of his Iatber. It was emnmonly reported that the duke preferred to see his younger "Kt-vp quiet for a few days. Have you not seen that the governor has a gtwst?" “Yes. a beautiful one.” “That Is Princess Olga of the great and powerful Neslorovs. She is dis- so.” Inntly related to the governor. And, smrc you are interested, I will tell you tlu- story as I know it.” “There is one thing about it," said Unsgothop. who was now getting drunk enough to ho indopondont and indis- crovt. “if somethin" is not done soon I shall wash my hands of it. 1 don’t like the looks of it. Of course. one might kill a blacksmith convict and no inquiry would be made, but that Amer- icanâ€"that is different.” “It is a mystery. First we receive one command, then another.” Else why should we receive secret or- ders to captureâ€"arrest, if you likeâ€"an American and a convict already punish- ed and-well, see that they become lost to the world ?” Princess Olga gave a gasp as she heard this. “That Is too much! One of the most celebrated cases In all Russia, and they have not been In the dungeons more than three days! The matter could scarcely have gone beyond Tomsk.” “Nevertheless I spoke truly.” “Then there ls something about it 1 do not know. When I reflect, It seems of course that this must be the case. “The whole thing is a complete mys- tery to me." said Unsgethop, speaking somewhat thickly, having drunk con- siderable liquor. “It is a mystery. .First we receive one command. then another. and we do not know what to do. The governor is not wont to act thus.” - “Oh, there is a story, then. I thought “So it Is. It Is one of the most cele- brated cases in all Russia.” “Oh. I said a complete mystery. 1 would not call it a great mystery. That would bring It to the dignity of a cele- brated case.” “You are not the first to have felt the Influence of this great mystery,” said Jansky. “The governor is dis- creet." The speakers in that ether room were Jansky, superintendent of police, and Inspector Unsgethop. The work of preparing the palace for the festivities on the following night did not come under the supervision of the police, but all connected with the palace were interested. and these two were the last to retire. tlon near the closed door between that and the office. The two speakers sat near that door, with a round table between them. and upon the‘table was a supply of liquor and cigars. ‘ A Since Canola-Ion. Uncle Reuben says: “Arter arguin' fur forty y’ars dat de whale couldn’t possibly have swallered Janet and (lat my belief. one way or de adder. wouldn’t affect do past 2 cents’ wuth. I have simply wasted a heap o’ breath tut nutbln'!"â€"De{rolt Free Press. The Advantage of Waiting. Her Fatherâ€"But. my boy. surely you are too young to marry Aurelia. How old are you? Her Suitorâ€"Ono and twenty, sir. IIor Fatherâ€"A m1 she is twenty- sevenâ€"too great :1 disparity. Why not wait half a dozen yours? Then you’ll be twenty-seven and she’ll probably be just about the same age as you. makin’ three or (our enemies a y’ 1’ char it I has come to de conclus “Nu." replied Smithers. “street car conductor. He says. ‘Move up tom-111. please? every time any one gets on hil- cur.”-â€"(Â¥.‘incinnati Commercial Tribune. A Platfornr Speaker. _ “That man.” rmnarked Smithers, “makes a hundred speeches from the platform every day.” “Some great political lender?’ asked Smitlwrs. “Take this letter to 'l‘oholsk. Give it into no other hand but that of Count de Muloff, governor general of western Siberia. Do you mulcrstaml?" “I do. And if the governor should"â€"- “Remain at Toholsk. I have arrang- ed for that in the letter. You noml xwvvr fear the present governor of Tomsk.” He bowed, placed the letter in his bosom and retired. With a sigh of weariness and of relief the princess threw herself upon her bed and was soon asleep. “I obey; I will he dumb.” Quickly, though she was weary. Olga sat down and wrote a letter. It was scarcely more than finished when the officer returned. “There is. The train your higlnwss came on returns today.” “The seal of his majesty the czar!" he said in an awestrickon voice. “I obeyâ€"command rueâ€"l obvy." “Is there not a train to Tolmlsk this morning?” “Wait.” she said. and from a svorvt reovpmvlo she took :1 fuldvd paper upon which wvre a few Words and a grmt seal. She held it for him to road. lie drovpod to his knees. “You are the Princess Olga, but I must obey the govvrnnr of 'l‘mnsk." “Major of cavalry! Such a promotion at my ageâ€"from n limxtenant?” “What Is your name?” she asked. her manner turning at once to that of the stern woman of business. “Michael Dvrxusky. princess.” “Your position 1’" “Lieutenant of the guard." “How would you like to be a major at cavalry '3" “It is possibleâ€"oven more is possible. But you must obey me.” He hesitated. He knew that she was the Princess Olga. He knew she would not seek his presence for pleasure. He feared the displeasure of Neslerov, but the winning beauty of Olga conquered. and he slipped into her room. “Lieutenant," she said, “this is my room. I Wish to speak to you alone." A young officer In command of the palace ward was making his rounds. He stopped short when he saw the prin- cess; then, discreet as all young officers about the palace were, he saluted and was about to pass on. She stopped him. The two police officers chuckled, and Olga, having learned enough, crept back to her room. She was passing through the upper corridor when she was startled by a shadow as of a man. “That, Unsgethop, is the very idea. The princess will dance merrily upon this floor while they starve to death on the one below." we are free to act. Thenâ€"well. even now we might forget to send them food.” “Yes, perfectly. Neslerov ls ours, and we are 1118. We must be loyal. Let the prisoners remain in the dungeons untll “Now we come down to the present day. It was openly charged by some of the other Neslerovs that the serv- . ants of the house of Graslov were in- volved, and it was thought at one time that certain others not of the house- hold knew something. Among these was the family of an ironworker, Michael Paulpofl, consisting of himself, his wife and a child. But the Paul- pofls disclaimed all knowledge, and were so stupid and innocent looking that they were dropped from consid- oration. But it seems that an enmity has long existed in their obscure minds against the governor, and they have been secretly working to fasten the murder of Princess Alexandra upon him. Whether they knew anything at the time or whether some one dying told them, I do not know. Certain it is that they have some knowledge they will use against our governor. They were sent to Siberia and were unable to work at the mystery. But this ac- cursed American came and was inter- ested. He swore he would fasten this murder upon Neslerov because his- slerov had loved that American girl, daughter of Gordon, the engineer. Now you see why the American, Den- ton, and the powerful young black. smith were arrested, and why, even though in the dungeons, nothing more can be done until this princess leaves. Neslerov declares he is innocent, but the power and influence of her family, if joined with the efforts of the Ameri- , can and the Paulpofl’s, might destroy i him. Am I understood '2” l “Rise. When will you [w rem-Vet’s?" “Soon.” “Come to me and say nothing to any slderaflol for the feelings of his rela- tives. 9, [TO BE coxnxm.) ALL Won: Gummnnn at ”Live and let live” Pawns. N EW Pumps um REPAIRS. DRILL CURB, Ric-CURB, . PRESSCURB WELLS. Allordera Men at the old can. near McGowan'o Mill will be promptly“ tended to. Practical “’ntchmaker. m Thirty Years Experience. 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