Читать книгу The Essential Russian Plays & Short Stories - Максим Горький - Страница 107

You are quite right, brother. When I was little I loved to torture animals. That developed cruelty in me. I won't allow my son to torture animals. Even after I had grown up I often made mistakes in my friendships and love. I chose friends who were unworthy and women who were faithless. I'll explain to my son—

DOCTOR (enters and says aloud)

Your wife is feeling very bad. She wants to see you.