[Enter SIMON, followed by TÁNYA, who watches the meeting between father and son.
Gregory (to SIMON). What do you want?
Simon. I have been to Mr. Kaptchítch.
Gregory. Well, and what's the answer?
Simon. He sent word he couldn't possibly come to-night.
Gregory. All right, I'll let them know.
[Exit.
Simon (to his father). How d'you do, father! My respects to Daddy Efím and Daddy Mítry! How are all at home?
Second Peasant. Very well, Simon.
First Peasant. How d'you do, lad?