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"And Doukhova, a political prisoner; ht I see her?"

"Yes, if you like," said the inspector He e at Nekhludoff, got up, and, tenderly

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into the overcoat which the maid helped him to put on, and before

he had reached the door, the distinct sounds of Clean

"She entered the Conservatoire, but there is such disorder there

She has a great gift," said the inspector, as they went down the

stairs "She means to play at concerts"

The inspector and Nekhludoff arrived at the prison The gates

were instantly opened as they appeared The jailers, with their

fingers lifted to their caps, followed the inspector with their

eyes Four

tubs filled with soed when they saw the inspector

One of the

"Of course a talent like that must be developed; it would not do

to bury it, but in a s, you know, it is rather hard"

The inspector went on with the conversation, taking no notice of

the prisoners

"Who is it you want to see?"

"Doukhova"

"Oh, she's in the tower You'll have to wait a little," he said

"Might I not meanwhile see the prisoners Menshoff, mother and

son, who are accused of incendiarism?"

"Oh, yes Cell No 21 Yes, they can be sent for"

"But ht I not see Menshoff in his cell?"