Frank repeated the assertion. Nicolas looked mystified until Frank explained to him the workings of the famous airship.
The Russian listened with wonderment. Indeed he was almost incredulous.
“And you have come across Siberia in that?” he asked.
“More than that. Completely around the world,” replied Frank.
Nicolas drew a deep breath.
“You Americans are wonderful people,” he declared. “Anything is possible to you!”
“I suppose your love, Olga, is lost to you by this time,” declared Frank. “The other fellow has probably won her.”
Nicolas drew himself up.
“Ah, you do not know the depth of Russian love!” he declared. “Olga is still true to me. Only three months ago I heard from her, and that she was spending her fortune to get evidence to clear me.”
“Noble woman!” replied Frank. “I trust she will succeed.”