Tánya. That's a little secret. I will tell you later on, only ask him.
Theodore Ivánitch (smiling). I can't think what you are up to! All right, I'll go and ask him.
[Exit.
Tánya. I'll do it! Didn't he say himself that there is that power in Simon? And I know how to manage. No one found me out that time, and now I'll teach Simon what to do. If it doesn't succeed it's no great matter. After all it's not a sin.
[Enter LEONÍD FYÓDORITCH, followed by THEODORE IVÁNITCH.
Leoníd Fyódoritch (smiling). Is this the petitioner? Well, what is your business?
Tánya. It's a little secret, Leoníd Fyódoritch; let me tell it you alone.
Leoníd Fyódoritch. What is it? Theodore, leave us for a minute.
[Exit THEODORE IVÁNITCH.
Tánya. As I have grown up and lived in your house, Leoníd Fyódoritch, and as I am very grateful to you for everything, I shall open my heart to you as to a father. Simon, who is living in your house, wants to marry me.