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as invariably takes the opposite view, and begins
a violent attack on the theories advocated by
Peter Sergejevitsch, declaring them to be false,
if not criminal. The Polish tutor now and then
raises his voice to correct some formal detail,
though he wisely abstains from any active part
in the discussion. As for Ivan Sergejevitsch,
he represents critical scepticism, and does not
side with either of the parties, contenting
himself with discovering and pointing out the weak
points in both camps.
The discussions sometimes assume a very
warlike character. By some unfortunate chance
they invariably end in petty personal attacks.
The hottest opponents are always Malvina
Jakovlevna and Aniuta, whose five years’ feud is
only interrupted by short periods of armed peace.
If Peter Sergejevitsch draws the boldest
general conclusions from isolated facts, the
governess on her side is not less ingenious in
using the contrary method. In discussing the most
abstract scientific theories, she will find
astonishing opportunities for blaming Aniuta’s conduct,
and her arguments seem so unwarranted, that
you are taken completely aback.
Aniuta does not hang back, and her answers
are so malicious and impudent, that the
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