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The Possessed

CHAPTER VII
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"But, allow me, I am fond of Liberalism and modern ideas, and I am fond of listening to clever conversation; masculine conversation, though, I warn you.

But to listen to these women, these nightly windmills--no, that makes me ache all over! Don't wriggle about!" he shouted to the girl, who was leaping up from her chair.

"No, it's my turn to speak, I've been insulted." "You can't say anything yourself, and only hinder other people talking," the lady of the house grumbled indignantly.
"No, I will have my say," said the major hotly, addressing Stavrogin.

"I reckon on you, Mr.Stavrogin, as a fresh person who has only just come on the scene, though I haven't the honour of knowing you.

Without men they'll perish like flies--that's what I think.


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