At times she even entered into arguments with the old man; he always regarded her remarks contemptuously and sarcastically; but more tenderly and attentively from time to time.
"If the deceased Ignat could read in the newspapers of the indecent life his son is leading, he would have killed Foma!" said Mayakin, striking the table with his fists.

"How they have written it up! It's a disgrace!" "He deserves it," said Lubov.
"I don't say it was done at random! They've barked at him, as was necessary.

And who was it that got into such a fit of anger ?" "What difference does it make to you ?" asked the girl.
"It's interesting to know.

How cleverly the rascal described Foma's behaviour.

Evidently he must have been with him and witnessed all the indecency himself." "Oh, no, he wouldn't go with Foma on a spree!' said Lubov, confidently, and blushed deeply at her father's searching look.
"So! You have fine acquaintances, Lubka!" said Mayakin with humorous bitterness.