Vasíly Leoníditch. It is a "Society to Promote the Breeding of Pure-Bred Russian Hounds." Eh, what? And I'll tell you, they're having the first meeting and a lunch, to-day. And I've no money. I'll go to him and have a try!
[Exit through study door.
First Peasant (to THEODORE IVÁNITCH). And who might he be, respected sir?
Theodore Ivánitch (smiles). The young master.
Third Peasant. The heir, so to say. Oh, Lord! (Puts away the money.) I'd better hide it meanwhile.
First Peasant. And we were told he was in military service, in the cav'rely, for example.
Theodore Ivánitch. No, as an only son he is exempt from military service.
Third Peasant. Left for to keep his parents, so to say! That's right!
Second Peasant (shaking his head). He's the right sort. He'll feed them finely!
Third Peasant. Oh, Lord!