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"I think he's got a very good idea," he answered. "Of course,

it's too soon to dream of a publishing firm, but we certainly

might bring out five or six books and be sure of success. I know

of one book myself which would be sure to go well. And as for his

being able to manage it, there's no doubt about that either. He

knows the business.... But we can talk it over later...."

"Hurrah!" cried Razumihin. "Now, stay, there's a flat here in

this house, belonging to the same owner. It's a special flat

apart, not communicating with these lodgings. It's furnished,

rent moderate, three rooms. Suppose you take them to begin with.

I'll pawn your watch to-morrow and bring you the money, and

everything can be arranged then. You can all three live together,

and Rodya will be with you. But where are you off to, Rodya?"

"What, Rodya, you are going already?" Pulcheria Alexandrovna

asked in dismay.

"At such a minute?" cried Razumihin.