But the chief point was that not only was the energy expended on the work wasted, but he could not help feeling now, when he saw the meaning of his pursuit laid bare before him, that the aim of his efforts was a most unworthy one.
Он посылал сеноворошилку трясти сено, -- ее ломали на первых рядах, потому что скучно было мужику сидеть на козлах под махающими над ним крыльями. И ему говорили: "Не извольте беспокоиться, бабы живо растрясут".