But in spite of this, Levin thought matters were getting on, and that by keeping strict accounts and insisting on having his way he would eventually be able to prove to the peasants the advantage of these new arrangements, and that things would then go on of themselves.
Malgrado tutto questo Levin pensava che la faccenda andava e che, tenendo strettamente i conti e insistendo nelle sue idee, egli avrebbe mostrato loro, nel futuro, i vantaggi di una simile sistemazione, e la cosa allora sarebbe andata da sé.