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The count of veins from Paranecks in Kuskove in so-called ' the New house ', constructed nearby to theatre. The unique road which was known by the serf actress, was road to theatre yes in a garden. Nine years, since 1790 when this house, till 1799 has been constructed, she lived here in a solitude, indulging vseju dushoju to employment by drama and musical art.
But to remain in Kuskove soon it became burdensome - every possible hints, envious vgljady, gossips should sadden lives.
Stories about prosecution Kovalevoj from envious inhabitants Are known. In one of holidays parasha has gone to church:
- The Madam, whether you can specify to us, where here a smithy! - unexpectedly someone's impudently derisive voice was distributed suddenly.
Praskovja Ivanovna has shuddered and in a fright has lifted eyes. Directly before it on avenue turn there was any young dandy. With an impudent smile he faced it directly, obviously, perfectly knowing with whom speaks. Behind his back smiling faces of its companions - small Moscow bourgeoises were seen mischievously.
- And who here the smith? - The young man continued, winking at the friends.
Praskovja Ivanovna has turned pale. She has understood, that all this ugly scene is arranged purposely by someone from its enemies, and hardly constrained the indignation.
- Address to the watchman, it will show to you, - she has spoken and has turned back to the house.
After the derisive laughter was distributed to it.
Children is at the smith? - One of women has cried. But Praskovja Ivanovna any more did not hear. It did not remember as has run in in an office of the count and in a hysterics has fallen to a sofa. N. P.Sheremetev has disposed about departure in other manor situated near Moscow - Ostankino. The Kuskovsky theatre has been left. In Ostankine parasha felt a little bit more free and more cheerful. Soon after their arrival here there have arrived also other actors. The theatrical company was with its full complement, the same representations have renewed with even big shine.
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