The Girl from Hong-Kong: A Story of Adventure Under Five Suns — page 221: what you’re looking at

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THH GIRL FROM HONG-KONG. 215 with bliss unspeakable to the young man, for she clings to him, when in need of his sturdy arm, with the conf- dence of one who believes she has the right. They do not leave St. Petersburg immediately, for the opportunity has not yet arrived. Smolensko leads them by devious ways to an obscure house which he tells them is close by the Campsade Mars, where the famous bronze atatue of the Marshal Sawaroff has stood these many years. Here the sword-master leaves them, giving his posi- tive assurance that he will be back by midnight, with all arrangements made for their flight. Before he goes he has a little talk with Doris, who writes something on several slips of paper which he takes away. Terry has a mild curiosity as to their nature, but asks no questions. 7 Presently an humble moujik enters, bearing some refreshment. They are none of them hungry and do little more than nibble at the food. Terry insists upon Doris lying down and securing a nap if possible, and although the surroundings are not /inviting to one of her dainty tastes, she complies with his request very meekly. Terry and Pekoe Tay sit by the rude table where the rushlight burns and converse in whispers. Distant sounds reach them, but time passes on with- comicbooks.com