BUBNOFF. That means she’ll stop coughing. Her cough was very disturbing. I jump two!
MIEDVIEDIEFF. I’d like to murder you!
PEPEL. Abramka!
MIEDVIEDIEFF. I’m not Abramka to you!
PEPEL. Abrashka! Is Natasha ill?
MIEDVIEDIEFF. None of your business!
PEPEL. Come—tell me! Did Vassilisa beat her up very badly?
MIEDVIEDIEFF. That’s none of your business, either! It’s a family affair! Who are you anyway?
PEPEL. Whoever I am, you’ll never see Natashka again if I choose!
MIEDVIEDIEFF [throwing up the game] What’s that? Who are you alluding to? My niece by any chance? You thief!