Eh, rogues.

Where have they hidden themselves?
Eh ?" And the sun shone cheerfully and playfully upon the old worn-out body, which yet retained a youthful soul, and upon the old life, that was adorning, according to its strength and abilities, the life-path of two children.
Ignat used to go to the Exchange early in the morning and sometimes stayed away until evening; in the evening he used to go to the town council or visiting or elsewhere.

Sometimes he returned home intoxicated.

At first Foma, on such occasions, ran from him and hid himself, then he became accustomed to it, and learned that his father was better when drunk than sober: he was kinder and plainer and was somewhat comical.

If it happened at night, the boy was usually awakened by his trumpet-like voice: "Anfisa! Dear sister! Let me in to my son; let me in to my successor!" And auntie answered him in a crying and reproachful voice: "Go on.