[G-I-7]

[Deemer]

(Medvedenko and Polina enter the garden.)

POLINA: What is it?

MED.: I want your opinion about something.

POLINA: Yes?

MED.: It's hard to find the right words.

POLINA: Is this about Masha?

MED.: Why do you say that?

POLINA: Because some things are obvious.

MED.: I want to ask her to marry me. Of course, I will ask permission from your husband first.

POLINA: And . . .?

MED.: Perhaps you might have an idea how he will regard the matter.

(Polina laughs.)

POLINA: So you don't have the courage to speak with Ilya, so you come to me? I'm afraid I can't help you. I have no idea what Ilya will say to you. You're going to have to do this on your own.

MED.: I see. Well, thank you.

(He turns to leave. Polina speaks to the audience:)

POLINA: We have an intermission now.

(Both actors go to the dressing rooms.)

(End of Act I)

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