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The mother and Nikolay, walking up to the window, watched the girl pass through the yard and disappear beyond the gate. Nikolay whistled quietly, sat down at the table and began to write.
"She'll occupy herself with this affair, and it'll be easier for her," the mother reflected.
"Yes, of course!" responded Nikolay, and turning around to the