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He almost knocked his nose against the door. 'What a girl! She's a regular little viper! he declared with some vexation, and then sank into thought. I stayed at Tarhov's. I wanted to find out what was the meaning of it all. Tarhov was not disposed to be reserved.
Though I had promised Punin to trace Musa, yet as I set off the same day to Tarhov's, I had not the slightest expectation of learning anything, as I considered it certain that either I should not find him at home, or that he would refuse to see me. My supposition turned out to be a mistaken one.
I didn't know it either, my boy, till I met this dear young lady. Musa! such a charming name! And suits her so well! I bowed again to my comrade's great friend. She left the door, took two steps forward and stood still. She was very attractive, but I could not agree with Tarhov's opinion, and inwardly said to myself: 'Well, she's a strange sort of muse!
I promised to let him know, as soon as I should find out anything positive.... Tarhov's name I did not, however, mention. Punin suddenly collapsed completely. 'Very good, very good, sir, thank you, he said with a pitiful face, using the word 'sir, which he had never done before; 'only mind, sir, do not say anything to Paramon Semyonitch ... or he'll be angry. In one word, he has forbidden it.
I am bound to confess that some of Tarhov's phrases had sunk deep into my soul ... and were ringing in my ears.... In truth, was it possible Baburin ... was it possible he did not see she was not a fit match for him? But could this possibly be: Baburin, the self-sacrificing Baburin an honest fool! Punin had said, when he came to see me, that I had been expected there the day before.
Beside him sat a girl of the artisan or merchant class, in a flowered silk jacket, with a big blue handkerchief on her head and she was simply bubbling over with mirth. The driver was laughing too. I drew my horse on one side, but did not, however, take particular notice of the swiftly passing, merry couple, when, all at once, the young man shouted to his ponies.... Why, that was Tarhov's voice!
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