The nervous gentleman said nothing, and changed color.
"I see that you have divined who I am," said he, suddenly, after a pause.
"No, I have not had that pleasure." "It is no great pleasure.

I am Posdnicheff." New silence.

He blushed, then turned pale again.
"What matters it, however ?" said he.

"Excuse me, I do not wish to embarrass you." And he resumed his old seat..