Grigóri. You are dreadfully strict.
Vasíli Leonídych (behind the scene, cries stubbornly, evenly, and at the top of his voice). Grigóri! Grigóri! Grigóri! (Tánya and Grigóri laugh.)
Grigóri. You ought to see the women that have been loving me! (Bell.)
Tánya. Go to the master, and leave me alone!
Grigóri. You are foolish, when you come to think of it. I am not Semén!
Tánya. Semén wants to marry, and does not think of foolishness—
Scene III. Grigóri, Tánya, and Messenger (carrying a large paper box with a dress).
Messenger. Good morning to you!
Grigóri. Good morning. From whom is it?
Messenger. From Bourdier, with a dress. Here is a note to the lady.
Tánya (taking the note). Sit down here! I will take it in. (Exit.)
Vasíli Leonídych. Grigóri!
Grigóri. Immediately.
Vasíli Leonídych. Grigóri, do you not hear me?
Grigóri. I have just come in.
Vasíli Leonídych. Hot water and tea!
Grigóri. Semén will bring it in a minute.
Vasíli Leonídych. What is this? From Bourdier?
Messenger. Yes, sir. (Vasíli Leonídych and Grigóri exeunt. Bell.)
