Pull the bell rope twelve times, my palm burns twelve times. Counting last night's too, that makes twenty-four, though everyone keeps telling me there was no last night.

• LiliyaOld man, please stop with the scary talk, I actually have to walk those stairs right now.
  Prokhor the BellringerWhen you cross, don't look up. Just watch your feet.
• Kapellmeister Gennady LokhvinThe bell rings half a beat late. Just fix that, if you would.
  Prokhor the BellringerThe bell's never once been late. Your piece just runs long.