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 (irritably): Certainly; I believe you; but, once again, this does not concern us. (Off, Tatiana’s laugh, followed by male laughter.)

(looking through the door): She’s disturbing the clerks out there. (To Merchutkin.) It’s curious; it’s quite ridiculous. Does your husband really not know where you should apply?


 * Your excellency, I must tell you, he knows nothing! He keeps on saying, “It’s not your business; go away!” That’s all!


 * Once again, Madame—Your husband served in the Army Medical Department, and this is a bank, a private commercial establishment.


 * Oh, yes, yes, yes, I understand, kind sir. In that case, your excellency, tell them to give me just a little. I’m quite willing not to take it all at once.

(sighs): Ugh!


 * Mr. Shipuchin, I shall never finish the report like this.


 * One moment! (To Merchutkin.) I can’t explain it to you, you see. Now please understand that to come to us with an application like this is as strange as to apply for a divorce,