Thinking of the Russian habit of early marriage, it's quite strange that a young man like Herzen, with good family background and talents, is still single at this point.
"Your parents don't live here?"
Herzen lit his pipe, pointed out the window, and said: "My parents live in the house across the street, this house was bought specifically for me. My father is an old stubborn man, he believes that since his son is now an official in the National Land Office, living together with the family can easily cause gossip and it's also not conducive to work, so he let me move here. Usually, he doesn't let me go to him, if something happens, he would have my childhood nanny notify me to go over."
Arthur pondered and politely asked: "Should I pay him a visit since I came unannounced?"
