‘That cannot be, Pyotr Stepanovich. Socialism is too great an idea for Stepan Trofimovich not to recognize it,’ said Yuliya Mikhaylovna, vigorously taking his part. ‘The idea is great, but those who profess it are not always giants, et brisons-là, mon cher,’12 Stepan Trofimovich concluded, turning to his son and rising handsomely from his seat.
