If that happens and the German army is pushed back of this line, these people will be entirely out of control, except if Russian troops happen to come to this particular spot--and there's no especial reason why they should." "You mean they might attack the house ?" "They might do anything, especially if the war seems to be going against them.

They're good enough people, as a rule, but in times like these there's no telling what will happen." "I hadn't thought of that.

But--yes, you're right, of course.

What do you think we'd better do, Boris ?" "There's nothing to be done at once.

We've got to wait a little while, and let the situation develop.