The Price He Paid — page 238: what you’re looking at

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EXCITEMENT INCREASING. 229 “TI wished, at the same time, to assure myself that my instructions had been duly carried out,” con- tinued the superintendent. “I trust that every alle- viation has been afforded you of which a state of confinement admits. Pray say if you have any complaint to make.” “Certainly not. On the contrary, I am curious to know to whom, or to what, lowe the unwonted at- tention which has been paid to my comfort since the first moment of my coming hither.” “Well, principally, no doubt, to the peculiar cir- cumstances attending your arrest. Respect is felt for a father’s anxiety on his son’s behalf.” “Is that the sole reason, think you?” asked the doctor, with a keen glance at his visitor. “I know, from my previous experience of State prisons how little such personal considerations are taken into account. My acquaintance with them has taught me another and a sadder:lesson.” “Things have changed,” remarked the superin- tendent, suavely, not noticing the other’s bitterness of tone. “ Years have come and gone since the time of which you speak, years which may react favor- ably on your future fate.” “T knew what I risked in returning, and cherish no illusions as to my fate,” Brunnow answered, al- most brusquely. “You have probably come to pre- pare me for my removal to the citadel.” “You are mistaken. Nothing has as yet been decided with respect to a change in your quarters. That surprises you? Well, it is strange, certainly, that the decision should be so long delayed. I my- self accept it as of good augury. I should not like to awaken in you any premature hopes, but it is, of course, possible that, having regard to the very peculiar circumstances of your case, a pardon may be granted.” : Brunnow looked up quickly. “You think——” “T can advance nothing beyond my own personal impression,” the other hastened to add. “But I think there is a favorable feeling toward you in high places. Perhaps all may depend on your taking Eomichboo “S (E(0)