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watch and ii>ten constantly, and tell him all that went on. She could not understand, but she had faith in her son, and believed it was all, in sonic mysterious way. for the good oi" Russia. No one was to be permitted to know their relationship. Again she could not understand, but obeyed. Meanwhile the betrayal of the military plans ceased, and while Anton had made no arrest, he was given the credit for safeguarding the operations, and Stanovitch took occasion to express his gratiheation and confidence.
"Then perhaps," Anton replied. ''I mashope that you will permit me to ask a favor."
"Certainly. What is it?" Stanovitch asked.
"I have become very fond of your daughter. Have I your permission to pay court to her?"
"She must decide for herself, Major. I cannot command there. But I will speak
There came a light lapping on the wall, and Vera recognized the "checkerboard code." and found herself in communication with David, who had been placed in the adjoining cell.
for you. 1 will help you if 1 can.
"I fear you will meet some opposition. She has been seen much with one David Hurkin. A dangerous man. General."
"Why. he is a petty officer in the army."
"Yes. but secretly a member of the Radicals."
"But not of the dangerous section."
"All Radicals are dangerous. Todav a philosophical Socialist — tomorrow a bombthrowing Nihilist."
"Yes — that is true. I must speak to Vera. And I will urge vour cau<e."
Vera was obdurate. Her father stormed, but she pleaded. He ordered her not to permit David to come to the house, and she wept. He was coming that afternoon. Very well, let this be the last time. Meanwhile. Vera should think well of Anton Kazoff, if she would please her father. More tears. That awful man ! She would not listen to her father's account of his valuable services. She would onlv weep, and wait for David.
So when the young officer came Vera poured out the tale of disappointment, and told of her father's objections to him because of his dangerous political views. David laughed.
"Dangerous? Why. we are the most peaceful lot of men in all Russia. We simply discuss ideas for the betterment of the people. You should come to one of our meetings. Why not? Then you can tell your father for yourself, and he will believe."
"A splendid idea. When?"
"'Tomorrow night. I will wait for you at eight o'clock, just outside your hous
All of which Babushka reported faith fully to Anton.
There was no secrecy about the meetings held by David's little group. Anyone was admitted, and anyone might take part in the debate. But they were astonished at the large attendance at the meeting I which David took Vera. Anton had issued orders that a score of known Nihilists must be present, on pain of being sent to Siberia the next day if they refused, and that two of them must make inflammatory speeches, urging violence. They were promised immunity if they obeyed. They disliked the task, though they had no love for these so-called "Radicals." but the word was received in a way that made disobedience dangerous.