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 a general, but a second-grade captain, which corresponds on the list to a lieutenant-colonel


 * Then, if you’re not a general, why did you take the money? And we didn’t pay you money for you to be unpleasant.

(perplexed): What money?


 * You know what money! You received through Mr. Newnin twen (To Newnin.) But it’s your fault, Andrew. I didn’t ask you to hire such a man.


 * Now, there—let it be! Is it worth while?


 * Hired—paid—what’s this?


 * But excuse me. You received the twenty-five roubles from Mr. Newnin?


 * What twenty-five roubles? (Ponders.) Ah! I see! Now I understand everything. How disgustin! How disgusting!


 * Then you did receive the money?


 * I received no money at all! Off with you! (Leaves the table.) How disgusting! How low! To affront an old man, a sailor, an officer of merit! If this were decent society, I’d challenge you to a duel, but now what can I do? (Muddled.) Where’s the door?