'And this woman,' said Nicholas Levin, interrupting him, and pointing to her, 'is my life's companion, Mary Nikolavna; I took her out of a house...' and as he said this he again jerked his neck. 'But I love and respect her and beg all those who wish to know me,' he added, raising his voice and scowling, 'to love and respect her.
–Esta mujer, María Nicolaevna, es mi compañera –interrumpió Nicolás–. La he sacado de una casa de... –movió convulsivamente el cuello y agregó, alzando la voz y arrugando el entrecejo–: Pero la quiero y la respeto y exijo que la respeten cuantos me tratan.