There were two safes--square chests such as we learn to associate with the name of Griffiths in this country.

There was a huge writing-table--a double table--at which Paul and Steinmetz were seated.

There were sundry stationery cases and an almanac or so suspended on the walls, which were oaken panels.

A large white stove--common to all Russian rooms--stood against the wall.

The room had no less than three doors, with a handle on no one of them.