Polikushka

"What kind of business?" Akulina timidly inquired. But Polikey was in no hurry to answer her question. He lighted his pipe with a very imposing air, and spit several times on the floor before he replied. Still retaining his pompous manner, he said, "She has ordered me to go to a certain merchant in the town and collect a considerable sum of money." "You to collect money?" questioned Akulina. Polikey only shook his head and smiled significantly, saying: