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[21] One must do her that much justice.
Enter Nicholas Ivánovich.
NICHOLAS IVÁNOVICH. How d'you do, Alína;[22] and you, Peter Semyónovich.
To the Priest] Ah! Vasíly Nikanórych. [Shakes hands with them].
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22] Alína is an abbreviation, and a pet name, for Alexándra.
ALEXÁNDRA IVÁNOVNA. There is still some coffee left. Shall I give you a
cup? It's rather cold, but can easily be warmed up. [Rings].
NICHOLAS IVÁNOVICH. No, thank you. I have had something. Where is Mary?
ALEXÁNDRA IVÁNOVNA. Feeding Baby.
NICHOLAS IVÁNOVICH. Is she quite well?
ALEXÁNDRA IVÁNOVNA. Pretty well. Have you done your business?
NICHOLAS IVÁNOVICH. I have. Yes. If there is any tea or coffee left, I
will have some. [To Priest] Ah! you've brought the book back. Have you
read it? I've been thinking about you all the way home.
Enter man-servant, who bows. Nicholas Ivánovich shakes hands with
him. Alexándra Ivánovna shrugs her shoulders, exchanging glances
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