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only, to convince Afanasy Ivanovitch that it is possible to
steal without being a thief?’
‘Do go on, Ferdishenko, and don’t make unnecessary
preface, or you’ll never finish,’ said Nastasia Philipovna. All
observed how irritable and cross she had become since her
last burst of laughter; but none the less obstinately did she
stick to her absurd whim about this new game. Totski sat
looking miserable enough. The general lingered over his
champagne, and seemed to be thinking of some story for
the time when his turn should come.
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