"The animals are beasts, but man has received the law." "But, nevertheless, how is one to live with a man when there is no love ?" said the lady, evidently excited by the general sympathy and attention.
"Formerly no such distinctions were made," said the old man, gravely.
"Only now have they become a part of our habits.

As soon as the least thing happens, the wife says: 'I release you.

I am going to leave your house.' Even among the moujiks this fashion has become acclimated.
'There,' she says, 'here are your shirts and drawers.

I am going off with Vanka.

His hair is curlier than yours.' Just go talk with them.