I must teach you! Will you come ?" "Very well, I will come!" replied Foma.
"So.

And in the meantime, hold yourself proud at the laying of the corner-stone.

Stand in view of everybody.

If I don't tell this to you, you might hide yourself behind somebody's back." "Why should I hide myself ?" said Foma, displeased.
"That's just what I say: there is no reason why.

For the money was donated by your father and you are entitled to the honour as his heir.
Honour is just the same as money.