One would think people would learn--" he paused as though considering a profound problem.
"Perhaps they are not always the same people," remarked the Cossack.
"That is true.

That may have something to do with it." The ex-coachman relapsed into silence.
"But, is it not very dreadful--in prison ?" asked Vjera rather timidly, after a short pause.
"No--if one can sleep well, the time passes very pleasantly.

Of course, one is not always as comfortable as we were last night.

That is not to be expected." "Comfortable!" exclaimed the girl in surprise.
"Well--we had a nice room with a good light, and there happened to be nobody else in for the night.

It was dry and clean and well furnished--rather hard beds, I believe, though I scarcely noticed them.