 Astafy did not have much money himself, but he allowed Emelyan's imposition because he was very aware that his drinking was a terrible problem.Emelyan would not stop his drinking, however, and even though he was quiet and not disruptive when he was drunk, Astafy could see that Emelyan would never be able to support himself with such a habit.Astafy urged him to quit drinking, but to no avail.