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(to the messenger). Good morning!

(sadly). Good morning! (Yákov raps at Vasili Leonidych's door.)

. Let me have it!

. You have not brought yesterday's glasses back, and the tray is still in Vasíli Leonídych's room. I shall be responsible for it.

. The tray is filled with cigars.

. Put them elsewhere! I shall have to answer for it.

. I will bring it, I will.

. You say you will bring it, but you don't. The other day they asked for it, and I had nothing to serve on.

. I say I will bring it. What zeal!

. It is easy for you to say so, but this is the third time I have to serve tea, and get ready for breakfast. I am kept busy all day long. Who in the house has more work to do than I? And still I am no good!

. What better could there be? You are very good!

. Nobody is good enough for you, but you yourself.

(to Tánya). Nobody asked you! (Exit.)

. No, I don't complain—Tatyána Márkovna, did the lady not say anything about yesterday?