We both desire the same regard for man and the happiness of feeling ourselves useful unto others.

Comrades! And that big, stupid man--" "Nikolay Matveyich, you had better not insult our guest!" said someone in a deep, displeased voice.
"Yes, that's unnecessary," affirmed the stout fellow, who had invited Foma to the fireside.

"Why use offensive language ?" A third voice rang out loudly and distinctly: "We have come together to enjoy ourselves--to take a rest." "Fools!" laughed Yozhov, faintly.

"Kind-hearted fools! Do you pity him?
But do you know who he is?
He is of those people who suck your blood." "That will do, Nikolay Matveyich!" they cried to Yozhov.

And all began to talk, paying no further attention to him.