The Live Corpse


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SÁSHA. And how about you.  
KARÉNIN. That's quite another matter.  
Enter doctor and Lisa.  
DOCTOR [impressively] Yes, that's it. Change it every half-hour if he's  
awake, but if he's asleep don't disturb him. You need not paint the  
throat. The room must be kept at its present temperature ...  
LISA. But if he again begins to choke?  
DOCTOR. He probably won't, but if he should, use the spray. And give him  
the powders: one in the morning and the other at night. I will give you  
the prescription now.  
ANNA PÁVLOVNA. Have a cup of tea, doctor?  
DOCTOR. No thanks.... My patients are expecting me.  
Sits down to the table. Sásha brings him paper and ink.  
LISA. So you're sure it is not croup?  
DOCTOR [smiling] Perfectly certain!  
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