“Well, we will talk about it then, sir.”

“Goodbye⁠—are you always at home alone, your sister is not here with you?” He asked her as casually as possible as he went out into the passage.

“What business is she of yours, my good sir?”

“Oh, nothing particular, I simply asked. You are too quick.⁠ ⁠… Good day, Alyona Ivanovna.”