Grandfather Monologue from The First Distiller

From The First Distiller by Leo, graf Tolstoy

male · contemplative · 1:04 min

Ah, what doings! what doings! One would think, what more would any one want than to do his work on week days, and when Sunday comes round, to have a good wash, clean the harness, and rest a bit and sit with his family; or go outside and have a talk with the old folk about matters concerning the Commune. Or, if you're young, have a game. There they are playing,--and it's pleasant to look at them. It's all pleasant and good. (Screams inside the hut) But this sort of thing, what is it? It only leads men astray, and pleases the Devils. And it all comes of fat living! Tipsy men come tumbling out of the hut, shout, and catch hold of the girls.

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