IX.
From Serge Bogloffsky to Stepan Bogloffsky, Moscow.
(Translation.)
March 11th,
My Brother,—The Mazurka has been found beneath the lid of thy pianoforte and is already despatched to thee—that pianoforte, alas! which must now remain silent until thy longed-for return. Greet the worthy Moschki and request him urgently to send the samples of tea, as I have now an opportunity with a wealthy family which may make great business.
That thy affairs prosper is my prayer. All the family embrace thee.
Serge.
"The gunlayer's eye followed it through the air, saw it splash into the sea three hundred yards short of the target, and swore softly."—Answers.
The gunlayer would seem to have an eloquent eye.