Anísya. I'm that impatient to get her settled.
Akím. And why?
Nan (listens). They've come!
Anísya. Well, don't you go bothering them.
[Goes on washing the spoons without turning her head.
Nikíta (enters). Anísya! Wife! who has come?
[ANÍSYA looks up and turns away in silence.
Nikíta (severely). Who has come? Have you forgotten?
Anísya. Now don't humbug. Come in!
Nikíta (still more severely). Who's come?