Pod. Where did you buy it? In the shop I told you about, on the Voznesènsky Prospect?
Step. Yes, that was the shop.
Pod. And is it good?
Step. Very good.
Pod. Did you try it on the boots?
Step. Yes, sir.
Pod. And does it shine?
Step. It takes a beautiful shine, sir.
Pod. And when you bought it, didn’t the man ask you what your master wants with such good blacking?
Step. No.