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. Strange— Well, I will be here in the evening.

. Do come! There will be a séance in any case.

(to Tánya). Tell the lady! Am I to stay here overnight?

. Wait a little! She is going to drive out with the young lady, and so she will be out soon. (Exit.)

(walks over to the peasants. The peasants bow and offer him the presents). There is no need of that!

(smiling). This originates from our first duty. Thus even the Commune has ordered us.

. This is the proper thing.

. Don't mention it! Because we are very much satisfied— As our parents, let me say, served your parents, even thus we wish with all our hearts, and not merely— (Bows.)

. What is it? What is it you want?

. We have come to your Grace, so to speak.

. Is Vasíli Leonídych up? (Seeing Leonid Fédorovich, he bows to him with his head only.)