Perhaps we shall teach them--after a bit." His companion looked at him with a shy but friendly curiosity.
"How did you come to know Russian ?" "When I was a child there were some Russian Poles on the next farm to us.

I used to play with the boys, and learnt a little.

The conductor called me in this morning to interpret.

These people come from the Russian side of the Carpathians." "Then you are a Canadian yourself ?--from the West ?" "I was born in Manitoba." "I am quite in love with your country!" Elizabeth paused beside the steps leading to their car.

As she spoke, her brown eyes lit up, and all her small features ran over, suddenly, with life and charm.
"Yes, it's a good country," said the Canadian, rather drily.