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The route lay along a beautiful section of the country; and so, with entertaining conversation, they reached their destination before they had expected. Mr. Vosky's home was a beautiful place. His family came forward with warm greetings, and were introduced to Alfred Banford.
After climbing a ladder and walking through a narrow passage, they came to a secret door which opened into a bedroom. Alfred Banford looked about him, and was startled when he saw in a mirror the reflection of such a pale, hungry-looking visage and such tattered clothes. Pity was plainly written in Vosky's kind face, but all he said was: "Stay here and recuperate.
"He is a very good man," said the servant. "I can think of no one who is kindlier. His name is Vosky, the Czar's chief financial adviser, and he is particularly concerned with the care of the Russian army. He has always shown me great consideration, for I was only a poor beggar boy. "One day one of Mr. Vosky's assistants lost a package containing some valuable papers and a large sum of money.
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