[Deemer]
(Treplev enters Sorin's study, with Masha right behind him.)
TREPLEV: Masha, I want to be alone.
MASHA: You had no right to talk to me that way. I was just trying to help.
TREPLEV: Then I'm sorry.
MASHA: You're not sorry at all.
TREPLEV: Okay, I'm not sorry. You shouldn't be putting your nose into business that doesn't concern you.
MASHA: Why are you always so mean to me?
TREPLEV: Am I?
MASHA: Always.
TREPLEV: I don't like people butting into affairs that don't concern them. When you do that, that's why.
MASHA: I knew how badly you felt-- . . .
TREPLEV: See what I mean? I'm a big boy, Masha, I can take care of whatever pain I may be feeling.
MASHA: You don't let anyone get close to you, do you?
TREPLEV: That's not true.
(He goes to the window, looking out beyond the garden toward the stage.)
MASHA: Nina is close to you?
TREPLEV: Yes, she is. The others are coming, so if you'll excuse me - and please don't follow me.
(He leaves. Masha also leaves.)