20/23 You've got to go to work." "Yes, I'll go to bed at once," he assented. "Did you understand me ?" "I did," she said, drawing a deep breath. Tears rolled down from her eyes again, and breaking into sobs she added: "You will perish, my son!" Pavel walked up and down the room. I beg of you, mother, if you love me, do not hinder me!" "My darling, my beloved!" she cried, "maybe it would be better for me not to have known anything!" He took her hand and pressed it firmly in his. |