Page:Five Russian plays and one Ukrainian.pdf/43

Rh : This is your own business.


 * Yes, but, dear old chap


 * I haven’t been brought up to interfere in other people’s private matters.

(to Pierrot): There, that’s how you love me! That’s how jealous you are of me! Where are your vows, you pagan?

(coming to himself): Oh, to Hell with this, I never heard of such a thing! Why, you impudent woman, you came here yourself to a rendezvous and yet you dare say


 * That’s enough! Be quiet! I know the little ways of rogues like you: when you’re found out you start to find fault with the innocent, so as to get out of the difficulty. But you don’t deceive me, you good-for-nothing.

(interposing): Friends, don’t let’s waste precious time! When supper’s waiting, is it worth while spoiling one's appetite?

and : But it is irritating!


 * I don’t like to see quarrels starting.

and : It’s not my fault.


 * Better make friends!

and : Not for anything.


 * What obstinacy!