Fathers and Sons by Ivan Tergenev

Sitnikov was much ashamed of his origin, and hardly knew whether to feel flattered or offended by bazarov's unexpected familiarity. Two days later, the governor's ball took place. The marshal of nobility announced to all and sundry that he had come only out of respect for him. As befits a high official, he slapped arkady on the back and called him nephew. There were crowds of people and plenty of men dancers. Most of the civilians stood in rows along the walls, but the officers danced assiduously - especially one who had spent six weeks in paris. He pronounced several daring exclamations such as zot afite pt, pst

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