Grossman (rises, approaches Simon and raises and lowers his arm). It would be interesting to produce contraction! The subject is in profound hypnosis.
Professor (to LEONÍD FYÓDORITCH). Do you see? Do you see?
Grossman. If you like....
Doctor. Now then, my dear sir, leave the management to Alexéy Vladímiritch; the affair is turning out serious.
Professor. Leave him alone, he (referring to GROSSMAN) is talking in his sleep!
Fat Lady. How glad I now am that I resolved to be present! It is frightening, but all the same I am glad, for I always said to my husband....
Leoníd Fyódoritch. Silence, if you please.
[TÁNYA draws a thread over the FAT LADY'S head.
Fat Lady. Aie!
Leoníd Fyódoritch. What? What is it?