MÍTYA. [Keeping back his tears] I—I—Pelagéya Egórovna, for all your kindness, and for all your consideration—even though it may be I am not worth it—seeing that while I was an orphan—you never deserted me—and like a mother—I will be thankful to you all my life, and will always pray to God for you. [Bows down to her feet.
PELAGÉYA EGÓROVNA. But what are you doing, Mítya?
MÍTYA. I thank you for everything. And now good-by, Pelagéya Egórovna. [Rises.
PELAGÉYA EGÓROVNA. Where are you going?
MÍTYA. I plan to go to my mother's.
PELAGÉYA EGÓROVNA. Are you going for long?
MÍTYA. Yes, I asked the master for a vacation, and it's most likely that
I'll stay there for good.
PELAGÉYA EGÓROVNA. But why do you wish to leave us, Mítya?
MÍTYA. [Hesitating] Why, I just!—You see—I've already decided.
PELAGÉYA EGÓROVNA. But when are you going?