It's strange for me to look at all of you.
I don't understand how it is people are dull.

Sadness is not dullness.
I'm happy." "And are you happy when your brother's here ?" "You mean Lebyadkin?
He's my footman.

And I don't care whether he's here or not.

I call to him: 'Lebyadkin, bring the water!' or 'Lebyadkin, bring my shoes!' and he runs.

Sometimes one does wrong and can't help laughing at him.
"That's just how it is," said Shatov, addressing me aloud without ceremony.