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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from Taras Bulba and Other Tales by Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol: "I thank you sincerely," answered Ivan Ivanovitch, turning his cup
upside down upon the tray and bowing.
"Do me the favour, Ivan Ivanovitch."
"I cannot; much obliged." Thereupon Ivan Ivanovitch bowed and sat
down.
"Ivan Ivanovitch, for the sake of our friendship, just one little
cup!"
"No: I am extremely indebted for your hospitality." So saying, Ivan
Ivanovitch bowed and seated himself.
"Only a cup, one little cup!"
Ivan Ivanovitch put his hand out to the tray and took a cup. Oh, the
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