darika

Updated: July 14, 2025

At intervals I hear the evening stillness broken by questions put in a tone which implies always an expectation of a precise answer. "Where is Darika?" "He has gone to the spring for water." The answer is given whiningly, and in a thin voice. "And how is your sister? "Still in pain." "Yes? Well, you can go now."

Maksim Gorky - Through Russia