“ ‘Where for?’

“ ‘For the fair at Irbite.’

“ ‘There are some.’

“ ‘A pair?’

“ ‘Yes, a pair.’

“ ‘How much the verst?’

“ ‘Eight kopeks.’

“ ‘I wont give so much. Six kopeks. What do you say to that?’

“ ‘Very well, then.’

In a short time the horses were ready and harnessed to the sleigh.