human
Well, now why am I so awkward? as though I were to blame for something, thought Nekhliudof.
gpt
Why shouldn't I make my proposition about the farm? What stupidity!
human
Well, father Mitri Mikolayévitch, what are you going to say about my boys' proposal?
gpt
I should advise you absolutely not to send them away, but to have them stay at home, and work, said Nekhliudof, suddenly collecting his wits.
human
You know what I have proposed to you. Go in with me, and buy some of the crown woods and some more land
gpt
But how are we going to get money to buy it, your excellency?
human
Why, it isn't very much wood, only two hundred rubles' worth,
gpt
Very good, if that's all. Why not buy it?
human
Haven't you money enough?
gpt
replied the old man, with grief expressed in his tone, looking apprehensively toward the door.
human
Only enough to feed my family, not enough to buy woodland.
gpt
But you know you have money,--what do you do with it?
human
Wicked men may say all sorts of things about me, he muttered in a trembling voice.
gpt
But, so may God be my witness! he said, growing more and more animated, and turning his eyes toward the ikon,
human
Well, well, all right, said the prince, rising from the bench.
gpt
Good-by, friends.
human
My God! my God!