Vladimir Nabokov. Un mal día
Vladimir Nabokov. A BAD DAY
"No, no, children, impossible," said Elenski. "In half an hour or so we shall go to a picnic; it is a long drive, and colds are caught quickly if one is all hot from running."
"Oh, please, please," cried the children.
"Please," softly repeated Peter after the others, deciding he would manage to share a hiding place either with Vasiliy or Tanya.
"I am forced to grant the general request," said Elenski, who was prone to round out his utterings. "I do not see, however, the necessary implement." Vladimir sped off to borrow