"It will all
depend upon yourself. And then--what sort of Lafitte can you have
here? Some muddy brew or other?"
"We have good Lafitte," contradicted the girl touchily. "Two
roubles a bottle. But if you are so stingy, then buy me beer at
least. All right?"
"Well, beer is all right..."
"And for me lemonade and oranges. Yes?"
"A bottle of lemonade, yes; but oranges, no. Later, maybe, I will
treat you to champagne even. It will all depend on you. If you'll
exert yourself."
"Then, daddy, I'll ask for four bottles of beer and two bottles of
lemonade? Yes? And for me just a little cake of chocolate. All
right? Yes?"
"Two bottles of beer, a bottle of lemonade, and nothing more. I
don't like when I'm bargained with. If need be, I'll order
myself."
"And may I invite a friend of mine?"
"No, let it be without any friends, if you please."
Manka leaned out of the door into the corridor and called out
resoundingly:
"Housekeeper, dear! Two bottles of beer and a bottle of lemonade
for me."
Simeon came with a tray and began with an accustomed rapidity to
uncork the bottles.
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