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PRIEST. Forgive me if I have not expressed myself as I should.
[Uncomfortable pause].
Enter Lyúba and Lisa. Lyúba, Mary Ivánovna's daughter, is a handsome
energetic girl of twenty. Lisa, Alexándra Ivánovna's daughter, is a
little older. Both have kerchiefs on their heads, and are carrying
baskets, to go gathering mushrooms. They greet Alexándra Ivánovna,
Peter Semyónovich, and the priest.
LYÚBA. Where is Mamma?
ALEXÁNDRA IVÁNOVNA. Just gone to the baby.
PETER SEMYÓNOVICH. Now mind you bring back plenty of mushrooms. A little
village girl brought some lovely white ones this morning. I'd go with
you myself, but it's too hot.
LISA. Do come, Papa!
ALEXÁNDRA IVÁNOVNA. Yes, go, for you are getting too fat.
PETER SEMYÓNOVICH. Well, perhaps I will, but I must first fetch some
cigarettes. [Exit].
ALEXÁNDRA IVÁNOVNA. Where are all the young ones?
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