" And is he as stupid and pleased as ever? Well, and how's Buzulukov?" "Oh, there is a tale about Buzulukov--simply lovely!" cried Petritsky.

" You know his weakness for balls, and he never misses a single court ball.

He went to a big ball in a new helmet.

Have you seen the new helmets? Very nice, lighter.

Well, so he's standing....