By three things he was gratified:
Evening prayer, white-feathered peacocks,
And faded maps of America.
He disliked it when children cried,
Berry jam served with his teacup,
And women getting hysterical.
... And I was married to him.
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Он любил три вещи на свете
За вечерней пенье, белых павлинов
И стертые карты Америки.
Не любил, когда плачут дети,
Не любил чая с малиной
И женской истерики
… А я была его женой.