Arkady
That’s Fenitchka, my father’s—ah, close friend.
Bazarov
Ah,—your father’s got good taste, one can see. I like him, your father. We must make friends, though.
Arkady
Bazarov, mind what you are about.
Bazarov
Don’t worry yourself, I know how to behave—I’m not a booby.
(He goes up to Fenitchka, who exhibits great embarrassment, and takes off his cap)
Allow me to introduce myself. I’m a harmless person, and a friend of Arkady Kirsanov.
(Fenitchka rises, too embarrassed to speak)
Bazarov
What a splendid baby! Don’t be uneasy— Why is he so red? Is he cutting his teeth?
Fenitchka (strangled)
Yes, four already.
Bazarov
Show me. Don’t be afraid, I’m a doctor.
(He examines the baby)
Hmm, hmm. Everything’s fine. He’ll have a good set of choppers. And you are quite well yourself?
Fenitchka
Yes, thank God.
Bazarov
Thank God, indeed—
(To Dunyasha)
And you?
(Dunyasha giggles)
Well, that’s all right. Here’s your gallant fellow.
(Returning the baby to Fenitchka)
Fenitchka
How good he was with you!
Bazarov
Children are always good with me.
(He executes quite a gallant bow. Pavel would be surprised if he saw this.)
Well, if anything goes wrong—tell me.
(He returns to Arkady, who has been fidgeting)
Bazarov
What’s her name?
Arkady
Fenitchka—Fedosya.
Bazarov
And her father’s name?
Arkady
Nikolaevna.
Bazarov
She’s all right.
Arkady
She’s all right? But my father?
Bazarov
He’s all right, too.
Arkady
Well, I don’t think so.
Bazarov
You object to the baby?
Arkady
Heavens, no. I think he ought to marry her, that’s all.
Bazarov
Well, well, well. You still attach significance to marriage; I didn’t expect that of you.
(They walk off)
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