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 even here I am probably watched by their spies. I am known to be a contributor to the 'Educational Society'—indeed, that is why I came here. My usefulness at home was ruined by their having suspected my connection with the work. They cannot prevent my collecting funds in America, but they can and will try to prevent their ever reaching their destination."

"How do you manage?" Philippa begged.

He pulled himself up, as if his enthusiasm had already outrun his caution.

"That I cannot reveal, even to you. So don't ask me."

"Are there women connected with the work?" she inquired.

"Many; both teachers and outside workers. You see, the element we represent is as down on the bloody and incendiary doctrines of the Nihilists as it is on the oppression and cruelty of the Russians, consequently our membership enrolls many women, too wise and gentle to be drawn into anarchy and too devoted and clear-visioned to be entirely claimed by a life of frivolity. Oh, dear lady, I wish you could know some 82