“Well the Lord be thanked! May Christ bless you!” said Elisha.

Efím was silent for a while, and then added:

“My feet have been there, but whether my soul, or another’s, has been there more truly⁠ ⁠…”

“That’s God’s business, neighbour, God’s business,” interrupted Elisha.

“On my return journey I stopped at the hut where you remained behind.⁠ ⁠…”

Elisha was alarmed, and said hurriedly:

“God’s business, neighbour, God’s business! Come into the cottage, I’ll give you some of our honey.” And Elisha changed the conversation, and talked of home affairs.