VIRGIN SOIL
'I'm not squeamish!' said Solomin calmly; 'I'm only asking myself what good my presence can do. However,' he added with a glance at Nezhdanov, and a smile, I will stay, by all means. Even death, as they say, is sweet in good company.'
Markelov raised his head.
'Let's go, meanwhile, to the public gardens; it's a lovely day. We can look at the people.'
'Very well.'
They went, Markelov and Solomin in front, Nezhdanov behind them.
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