Chipped blockheads

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Upon entering the room unexpectedly, Fyodor noticed that his partner had not yet consumed a drop of alcohol. So, not all was lost.

FYODOR: Maria Vladimirovna, don’t you think you’ve finished your working day a bit early today?

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Masha nods her head in her brother’s direction. Mother looks sadly at Kolya and sighs heavily.

An old bus arrived. Masha got into it, sat comfortably by the window and waved her hand to her mother and brother, smiling happily. They waved back, and, when the bus moved towards the city, slowly walked home.

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