I thought that Marinka was so… - the steps moved a little away, and the rustle of grass was heard behind her. - Do you think, out of great love, I was with her? - hoarse laughter. - When I fought for the first time, I didn’t even make a sound, I gave up. The dust was licking off my boots. Will you be?

Olya bit her lip until it bled.

- Will you, huh? You are silent... You don't know? Here I don't know. But I really want to know!

He suddenly grabbed Olya by the hair on top of her head and dragged her out of her hiding...