MME. KABANOVA. Not to stare at young fellows while you are away!
KABANOV. But that is too much, mamma, for mercy's sake!
MME. KABANOVA (severely). Enough of this nonsense! It's your duty to do what your mother tells you. (With a smile) It's always as well when it's forbidden.
KABANOV (in great confusion). Don't look at young men! [Katerina looks sternly at him.
MME. KABANOVA. Well, now you can talk by yourselves a little, if you want to. Come, Varvara! [They go out.
SCENE IV
KABANOV and KATERINA (she stands as though turned to stone).
KABANOV. Katia! (Silence.) Katia, you're not angry with me?