The New Convert: A Drama in Four Acts

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 edition. Excerpt: ... ACT THREE Scene: A room as in first act. Morning. Moorinov is sitting on the sofa with a newspaper in his hands, reading and smoking a pipe. Moorinova is putting on her hat before a mirror. Akulina is standing near her. Kate (Masha) is standing near the door, dressed in a calico dress and a white apron. It is Sunday. Church bells are heard from the distance. Between the 2nd and 3rd act, two weeks have elapsed. Moorinova How is the weather to-day? Akulina It is beautiful, mam, it is very pleasant and breezy. Moorinova Well, I guess I'll put my cape on. Moorinov, strict and loud. Masha! Why, what are you standing there like a pole for? Masha (kate) What shall I do, sir? Moorinov What shall I do? Didn't you hear the Madame say she wishes to put on her cape? Hurry up now! Kate, getting the cape and putting it on the madame's shoulders. Will you take the umbrella with you, mam? Moorinova No, I guess not. Well, so now I'll go. Good-bye! MOORINOV Good-bye. I'll finish my smoke and then I'll go over to the architect. I promised to call on him today. Moorinova I'll go now. (Kate is stepping out of the way. To Kate.) Why don't you go ahead and open the door? Don't you know your duty? Moorinov That's right, tell her, teach her right. That's the way. Moorinov, alone, sighing. It is comical, yet it is painful. . . . (Enter Kate with a broom.) Well, what is this for? Kate Akulina said I am to sweep the rooms. Moorinov No, it is not necessary. Well, dear, what do you think of me as your boss? Did I assert myself all right?" Say, what are you standing there like a pole for?" Ha, Ha, Ha! Wasn't that fine! (Looks around and kisses Kate on the forehead hastily.) Let me have the broom, Kate, no one is here now. Kate Don't papa, Akulina might come in....

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