Margarita was never short of money. She could buy whatever she liked. Her husband had plenty of interesting friends. Margarita never had to cook. Margarita knew nothing of the horrors of living in a shared flat. In short... was she happy? Not for a moment.

the hope that there she would manage to regain her happiness made her fearless

You should never ask anyone for anything. Never- and especially from those who are more powerful than yourself.

I challenge you to a duel!” screamed the cat, sailing over their heads on the swinging chandelier.

The most amazing combinations can result if you shuffle the pack enough.

Cowardice is the most terrible of vices.

But what can be done, the one who loves must share the fate of the who is loved.