Koznyshev listened attentively, asked questions, and, enlivened by the presence of a new listener, became quite chatty, made some pointed and weighty remarks respectfully appreciated by the young doctor, and reached that state of animation his brother so well knew, which generally followed a brilliant and lively conversation.
Sergio Ivanovich le escuchaba con atención, le preguntaba... Animado por el nuevo auditor, habló y expuso algunas observaciones justas y concretas –que fueron respetuosamente apreciadas por el joven médico–, animándose mucho, como siempre le ocurría después de una conversación agradable y brillante.