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The Kreutzer Sonata and Other Stories

CHAPTER XII
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It has arisen from only one egg.

If our neighbors' children picked it up, it is all right.

God bless them! One egg is of but little value, and without it God will supply sufficient for all our needs." Ivan's daughter-in-law here interposed and said, "But they called us vile names." The old grandfather again spoke, saying: "Well, even if they did call you bad names, it would have been better to return good for evil, and by your example show them how to speak better.

Such conduct on your part would have been best for all concerned." He continued: "Well, you had a fight, you wicked people.

Such things sometimes happen, but it would be better if you went afterward and asked forgiveness and buried your grievances out of sight.


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