And she has always told me that there were estates in Russia that belonged to her, and would belong to me.

She and my father were angry and hurt because of the way her family treated them, but she said that some time she wanted me to take possession of the estate, and to live for a little time each year in Russia.

She said that the peasants on the place would be better off if I did that." "Yes," Boris nodded.

"That is what those who criticise us do not always remember.

Russian nobles do look after their peasants.