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. How is it, honourable man, about the reception of the sum?

. Let us depart!

(pushes forward with the money). If I had known this, I would never have undertaken it. This will dry me up worse than consumption.

(to Porter). Take them to my room. I have an abacus there. There I will receive it. Go, go!

. Come, come!

. Thank Tánya for it! If it had not been for her, you would not have the land now.

. In rivality, as she made the preposition, just so she advanced it into motion.

. She has made men of us. What should we have done without it? The land is small, there is not room enough to drive out a cow, nay, let me say, not even a chick. Good-bye, clever girl! When you come to the village, you will eat honey with us.

. When I get home, I will get ready for the wedding, and I will brew the beer. Be sure and come soon!

. I will, I will! (Squeaking.) Semén, isn't it nice? (Peasants exeunt.)

. God be with you! Remember this, Tánya! When you have your own house, I will come to be your guest. Will you receive me?

. My dear Fédor Iványch, I will receive you like a father! (Embraces and kisses him.)