There were several ominous instances of transgressions being condoned with the same end in view; persons who deserved to be sent to prison and Siberia were, solely because she insisted, recommended for promotion.

Certain complaints and inquiries were deliberately and systematically ignored.

All this came out later on.

Not only did Lembke sign everything, but he did not even go into the question of the share taken by his wife in the execution of his duties.

On the other hand, he began at times to be restive about "the most trifling matters," to the surprise of Yulia Mihailovna.