ALYOSHKA [moving towards the door] Wait—you can’t put me out this way! I learned this funeral march a little while ago! It’s refreshing music . . . wait—you can’t put me out like that!
VASSILISA. I’ll show whether I can or not. I’ll rouse the whole street against you—you foul-mouthed creature—you’re too young to bark about me—
ALYOSHKA [running out] All right—I’ll go—
VASSILISA. Look out—I’ll get you yet!
ALYOSHKA [opens the door and shouts] Vassilisa Karpovna—I’m not afraid of you—[Hides]
[Luka laughs.]
VASSILISA. Who are you?
LUKA. A passer-by—a traveler . . .
VASSILISA. Stopping for the night or going to stay here?