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extremely religious, began going to church and visiting the monks. Then
all at once he gave all this up and changed his way of life completely.
He began doing manual labour, would not let the servants wait on him,
and above all he is now giving away his property. He yesterday gave away
a forest--both the trees and land. It frightens me, for I have seven
children. Do talk to him. I'll go and ask him whether he will see you.
[Exit].
FATHER GERÁSIM. Nowadays many are falling away. And is the estate his or
his wife's?
PRINCESS. His! That's what is so unfortunate.
FATHER GERÁSIM. And what is his official rank?
PRINCESS. His rank is not high. Only that of a cavalry captain, I
believe. He was once in the army.
FATHER GERÁSIM. There are many who turn aside in that way. In Odessa
there was a lady who was carried away by Spiritualism and began to do
much harm. But all the same, God enabled us to lead her back to the
Church.
PRINCESS. The chief thing, please understand, is that my son is about to
marry his daughter. I have given my consent, but the girl is used to
luxury and should therefore be provided for, and not have to depend
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