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. Oh, my wretched head!

. If you miss the opportunity now, you might as well look for it under the eagle's right wing. His sister will come, and then good-bye.

. If she comes, he will give it to her. What am I to do? Oh, my head!

. What are you to do? Look here: the samovár is boiling now, so you go and fix the tea and pour in (in a whisper) the whole lot of it. He will drink a cup, and then you take it away. Don't be afraid! He will not tell.

. It makes me tremble!

. Don't discuss now. Do it right away, while I am on the lookout for his sister. Don't make a blunder! Take the money and bring it here, and Nikíta will hide it!

. Oh, my head! How am I to begin it?

. I tell you not to discuss now. Do as I tell you, Nikíta!

. What?

. You stay here! Sit down on the mound for awhile,—you will be needed.

(waving his hand). What these women will think out! They will positively ruin me! Go to! I will go and dig out the potatoes.

(takes his hand). I tell you to stay!

. Well?

. She was in her daughter's garden. She will be here at once.

. What shall we do if she comes?

(to Anísya). You will have plenty of time. Do as I tell you!

. I do not know what. I know nothing,