But he said: 'Never mind!' and you ought to have heard him inquire about his nephew! 'Did Fedor conduct himself properly in prison ?' I wanted to know what is meant by proper behavior in prison, and he declared: 'Well, did he blab anything he shouldn't have against his comrades ?' And when I told him that Fedya was an honest and wise young man, he stroked his beard and declared proudly: 'We, the Sizovs, have no trash in our family.'" "He's a brainy old man!" said the Little Russian, nodding his head.

"We often have talks with him.

He's a fine peasant.

Will they let Fedya out soon ?" "Yes, one of these days, I suppose.

They'll let out all, I think.