Mariana. How mysterious all this sounds.
Mrs. K. Well, Mariana, this is how it stands. You see, Guy and Katya have been married three years and....
Mariana. Oh yes: quite. I understand. Good-bye, Mrs. Kontorompa. Good-bye, Katya. Goo....
Guy. Really, mamma.
Katya. Really, mamma.
Mrs. K. Oh, dear, dear! What have I said?
Katya. Ah, here’s tea coming!
Mrs. K. Oh, I can’t stop. I must hurry home and tell papa the good news. So very satisfactory! These modern times—the things people do. Don’t they, dear?
Mrs. K. Yes. Well, Guy, I keep you to your word. I shall expect to hear some news shortly. Good-bye, dear Katya. So satisfactory. Take care of yourself, dear.