12/13 Ah, a very serious thing! Good-bye, my dear fellow. I've eaten my fill and am drunk,' he said rising. 'Shall I come to-morrow to go shooting ?' 'Yes, come!' 'Mind, get up early; if you oversleep you will be fined!' 'Never fear, I'll be up before you,' answered Olenin. The song ceased, but one could hear footsteps and merry talk. A little later the singing broke out again but farther away, and Eroshka's loud voice chimed in with the other. |