Chapter 144: Lights

Lights The dog was barking excitedly outside. And Ananyev the engineer, his assistant called Von Schtenberg, and I went out of the hut to see at whom it was barking. I was the visitor, and might have remained indoors, but I must confess my head was a little dizzy from the wine I had drunk, and I was glad to get a breath of fresh air. “There is nobody here,” said Ananyev when we went out. “Why are you telling stories, Azorka? You fool!” There was not a soul in sight. “The fool,” Azork…