"What if your nephew should die?"
"He will probably be buried."
"And what will become of the children?"
"We can never tell what will become of children."
"Has your nephew ever offended you in any way?"
"I know not how he could offend me."
"Then what can you do better with your money than now--"
"If I ever need a guardian, I will ask to have you appointed, Mr. Pilgrim."
"I see I am not clever enough for you."
"You do me too much honor," said Petrovitsch, putting one foot over the other and playing with the lappet of his slipper.