"I am afraid it is too long a story and hardly worth the telling at

that. St. Petersburg has tired of me. I am better away from it, and it

is much better with me away; believe me."

"And his majesty, the czar? Is he also of that opinion, my friend?"

"His majesty, the czar, does me the honor, princess, to approve of my

present plans and conduct," replied Saberevski with slow and low toned

emphasis.




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