[S-I-2]

[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.)

[follow Treplev]

[follow Masha]