The Price He Paid — page 140: what you’re looking at

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DR. BRUNNOW, JRh., TO BE CONVERTED. 131 ous character, because I bear the name of Brunnow. Iam regarded on all sides with suspicion, or with most respectful attention, according to the party feeling of those present. There is, I grieve to say, no possibility of convincing these good people that Tama peaceful follower of the healing art, that I have no thought of stirring up revolutions or upset- ting governments; but am, on the contrary, largely endowed with all the qualities which go to the making up of a good citizen. No one will credit this and, by an evil chance, here I find myself, with my ominous family name, transported into the midst of this agitated, highly-wrought city of R——, which is constantly making convulsive attempts to shake off its governor, and generally conducting itself inthe most outrageously restive manner. His excellency, however, sits firm in the saddle, and at every plunge of the rebellious steed drives his spurs more deeply into its flanks. He is a match for all of you.” Winterfeld sat leaning back in the sofa corner. Quite contrary to his wont, he welcomed his friend neither by word or gesture. He hardly listened to his speech, but said now, in a low, dull voice: “T am glad you have come, Max. I was just thinking of going over to you to tell you a piece of news.” Max became attentive. “What is the matter? Has anything disagreeable happened to you?” “Yes. Iam leaving R——, probably for good.” “Leaving R——? Theduse! Whatis the mean- ing of this? Do you wish to go?” “T do not wish, Iam obliged. I have this morn- ‘ing received information that Iam transferred to the capital, to the Ministry of the Interior.” “To the ministry?” repeated Max. “Does that mean promotion, or——” “No; itis astroke of policy on the part of the governor,” broke out George, bitterly. “Iam to be sent out of Gabrielle’s way; any future meeting between us is to be made impossible. Raven gave EOmichboo ¢s) (E(0)