Plays by Anton Chekhov, Second Series by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
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over for your trouble!
TIHON. There won't be anything left over. ... Let them sleep, the two of us can manage. COACHMAN. Foo, I am tired! It's cold, and there's not a dry spot in all the mud. ... Another thing, dear. ... Have you got a little room in here for the lady to warm herself in? The carriage is all on one side, she can't stay in it. ... TIHON. What does she want a room for? She can warm herself in here, if she's cold. ... We'll find a place [Clears a space next to BORTSOV] Get up, get up! Just lie on the floor for an hour, and let the lady get warm. [To BORTSOV] Get up, your honour! Sit up! [BORTSOV sits up] Here's a place for you. [Exit COACHMAN.] FEDYA. Here's a visitor for you, the devil's brought her! Now there'll be no sleep before daylight. TIHON. I'm sorry I didn't ask for fifteen. ... She'd have given them. ... [Stands expectantly before the door] You're a delicate sort of people, I must say. [Enter MARIA EGOROVNA, followed by the COACHMAN. TIHON bows.] Please, your highness! Our room is very humble, full of blackbeetles! But don't disdain it! MARIA EGOROVNA. I can't see anything. ... Which way do I go? TIHON. This way, your highness! [Leads her to the place next to BORTSOV] This way, please. [Blows on the place] I haven't any separate rooms, excuse me, but don't you be afraid, madam, the |
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