"These are strong words you say.

And whoever speaks that way, even though he loses all, will nevertheless be rich." Regarding losses of thousands of roubles so philosophically, Ignat knew the value of every kopeika; he gave to the poor very seldom, and only to those that were altogether unable to work.

When a more or less healthy man asked him for alms, Ignat would say, sternly: "Get away! You can work yet.

Go to my dvornik and help him to remove the dung.

I'll pay you for it." Whenever he had been carried away by his work he regarded people morosely and piteously, nor did he give himself rest while hunting for roubles.