Gogol Nikolai Novels & Stories

'Napaka-unpredictable talaga ng gwapong to, kung ano-ano mga isinusulpot sa pinag-uusapan namin. "If you may, that's my name, and I would prefer it if you address me with that. I met you by chance and not by necessity." "W-well, if that's what you say, then nice to meet you mr. I-Igor Sidorov." 'Kay hirap naman ibigkas ang pangalan ng isang Diyos ng kagwapuhan.' "By the way, I am not aware that mr. Galitsky has a son so I'll just pass. But can I have your name though? I deliberately gave my name so I could hear yours but it seems the situation is not on my side."