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I will not attempt to describe how Razumihin went back to the

ladies, how he soothed them, how he protested that Rodya needed

rest in his illness, protested that Rodya was sure to come, that

he would come every day, that he was very, very much upset, that

he must not be irritated, that he, Razumihin, would watch over

him, would get him a doctor, the best doctor, a consultation....

In fact from that evening Razumihin took his place with them as a

son and a brother.

CHAPTER IV