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And all four of them suddenly emerged into the street before the podgy little house; while at the window they heard Pufka's squeaky voice: 'Fools . . .' she shouted, 'fools! . . .'
Paklin laughed aloud; but no one responded. Markelov scanned each in turn as though he expected to hear some word of indignation.. . .
Solomin alone smiled his ordinary smile.
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