I am not big as he but at least I do not rob men of their women." He was shaking with anger, his head trembling and his hands quivering--it was difficult not to smile.
"You must not listen nor notice nor think of it," I said firmly.

"We are grateful for your work--all of us.

Semyonov laughs at us all." "That poor Marie Ivanovna," he burst out.

"She does not know.

She is ignorant of life.