He speaks well.

The Vlassieva girl's quite in love with him.

" "And is it true the younger Vlassieva girl's to marry Topov?" "Yes, they say it's quite a settled thing.

" "I wonder at the parents! They say it's a marriage for love.

" "For love? What antediluvian notions you have! Can one talk of love in these days?" said the ambassador's wife.