She indicated Maryanka by rapidly pointing in the direction of Maryanka's home and to her own eyebrows and face, and by smacking her lips and swaying her head.

'Loves' she expressed by pressing her hands to her breast, kissing her hand, and pretending to embrace someone.

Their mother returned to the hut, and seeing what her dumb daughter was saying, smiled and shook her head.

Her daughter showed her the gingerbread and again made the noise which expressed joy.
'I told Ulitka the other day that I'd send a matchmaker to them,' said the mother.

'She took my words well.' Lukashka looked silently at his mother.
'But how about selling the wine, mother?
I need a horse.' 'I'll cart it when I have time.