To Sittah pay a thousand dinars.
HAFI.
Pay?
And not receive—that’s something less than nothing.
To Sittah and again to Sittah—and
Once more for loss at chess? Is this your game?
SITTAH.
Dost grudge me my good fortune?
HAFI (examining the board).
Grudge! you know—
SITTAH (making signs to Hafi).
Hush, Hafi, hush!
HAFI.