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. In rivality, we, in our foolishness, as it preposes—

(taking the peasants out). Come now, come now!

. Give me my kerchief!

. O Lord! I told you that we ought to have gone in the meanwhile to our lodging. (Grigóri pushes them out.)

(having made several attempts at saying something.) Will there be any answer?

. Ah, this is from Bourdier? (Excitedly.) Not any, not any, and take it back! I told her I had not ordered any such costume, and I will not allow my daughter to wear it.

. I can't help it. I was sent.

. Go, go, and take it back! I will call there myself.

(solemnly). Mr. Ambassador from Bourdier, go!

. You might have said so long ago. I have been sitting here five hours.

. Emissary of Bourdier, go!

. Please, stop! (Messenger exit.)

. Betsy! Where is she? I am eternally having to wait for her!

(yells at the top of his voice). Betsy! Petríshchev! Come quick! Quick! Quick! Ah, what?