The Poor Bride

I do not advise it, Anna Petrovna, I do not advise it. I have a dressmaker I know; she will make it for you simply and elegantly. I am a woman of simple rank, but I love to dress with taste, so that everything is elegant. Misha always says to me: "Mother, one should be amazed at the taste and judgment you possess. I love and respect you; I have no need for you to have received any education." Goodbye, Anna Petrovna; do look for that pattern for me.

Let us go; it must be in my room; we shall look together. (They walk to the door. Milashin enters).

SCENE X

THE SAME AND MILASHIN

Greetings, Anna Petrovna!

Greetings, Ivan Ivanych! Mashenka must be walking in the garden. (Milashin approaches the window).

Who is this, Anna Petrovna?

Milashin, Ivan Ivanych.

Well, he is no suitor for your daughter.

What kind of suitor indeed! (Exits).

SCENE XI

What is this! Merich is here again! Well, that is just as I thought. I expected this. Damn it, it is annoying. No, I will not allow this. (Paces the room). For how long have I been using all my strength...