8/13 Nakhodka--yes, you, MR. Nakhodka--who those scoundrels are who distribute criminal proclamations and books in the factory, eh ?" The Little Russian swayed his body, and with a broad smile on his face was about to say something, when the irritating voice of Nikolay again rang out: "This is the first time we have seen scoundrels here!" Silence ensued. There was a moment of breathless suspense. The scar on the mother's face whitened, and her right eyebrow traveled upward. He dropped his eyes, and slowly scratched one hand with the other. |