BUBNOFF. All a story—ho-ho!—land of righteousness—what an idea! [Exit through window]
LUKA [pointing to window] He’s laughing! [Pause] Well, children, God be with you! I’ll leave you soon . . .
PEPEL. Where are you going to?
LUKA. To the Ukraine—I heard they discovered a new religion there—I want to see—yes! People are always seeking—they always want something better—God grant them patience!
PEPEL. You think they’ll find it?
LUKA. The people? They will find it! He who seeks, will find! He who desires strongly, will find!
NATASHA. If only they could find something better—invent something better . . .
LUKA. They’re trying to! But we must help them girl—we must respect them . . .
NATASHA. How can I help them? I am helpless myself!
PEPEL [determined] Again—listen—I’ll speak to you again, Natasha—here—before him—he knows everything . . . run away with me?