SCENE VII
The same, USTÍNYA NAÚMOVNA, and RISPOLÓZHENSKY
AGRAFÉNA KONDRÁTYEVNA. Congratulate the bride and groom to be, Ustinya Naúmovna! God has brought us to a ripe old age; we have lived to see happiness!
USTÍNYA NAÚMOVNA. What have I got to congratulate you with, my jewels? My mouth's too dry to sing your praises.
BOLSHÓV. Well, now, we'll wet your whistle.