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The Seven who were Hanged

CHAPTER XI ON THE WAY TO THE SCAFFOLD
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And why are you all so--tender and serene?
Why ?" "Why ?" And like an actor, also accentuating what he felt, Werner pressed Musya's hand firmly: "Yes, now I love very much.

Don't tell it to the others,--it isn't necessary, I feel somewhat ashamed, but I love deeply." Their eyes met and flashed up brightly, and everything about them seemed to have plunged in darkness.

It is thus that in the flash of lightning all other lights are instantly darkened and the heavy yellow flame casts a shadow upon earth.
"Yes," said Musya, "yes, Werner." "Yes," he answered, "yes, Musya, yes." They understood each other and something was firmly settled between them at this moment.

And his eyes glistening, Werner again became agitated and quickly stepped over to Sergey.
"Seryozha!" But Tanya Kovalchuk answered.

Almost crying with maternal pride, she tugged Sergey frantically by the sleeve.
"Listen, Werner! I am crying here for him, I am wearing myself to death, and he is occupying himself with gymnastics!" "According to the Mueller system ?" smiled Werner.
Sergey knit his brow confusedly.
"You needn't laugh, Werner.


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