Two old-believers. They did all the talking.

Mother. Folks think a witch who has familiar spirits

She could call up to pass a winter evening,

But won’t, should be burned at the stake or something.

Summoning spirits isn’t “Button, button,

Who’s got the button,” I would have them know.

Son. Mother can make a common table rear

And kick with two legs like an army mule.

Mother. And when I’ve done it, what good have I done?

Rather than tip a table for you, let me