We in the country try to bring our hands into such a state as will be most convenient for working with.

So we cut our nails; sometimes we turn up our sleeves.

And here people purposely let their nails grow as long as they will, and link on small saucers by way of studs, so that they can do nothing with their hands.

" Stepan Arkadyevitch smiled gaily.

"Oh, yes, that's just a sign that he has no need to do coarse work.