Myshevskiy. Really?
Rodion. It's always like that in our family. My opinion means a lot.
Myshevskiy. This is quite interesting. And I think I can guess what you're driving at.
Rodion. I immediately realized that you are not a sucker.
Myshevskiy. As I see, you are a clever guy, Rodion.
Rodion. I wish my dad could hear that. He would like that!
Myshevskiy. And how much is your vote worth?
Rodion. My vote is in exchange for yours. It's fair, isn't it?
Myshevskiy. What are you talking about?
Rodion. I need a bank loan. But it is not issued without a reliable guarantor. If such a pricy guy like you vouches for me, the problem would be easily solved.
Myshevskiy. I'm sure of it. I am the chairman of a local bank board of directors.
Rodion. So, I hit the spot!
Myshevskiy. Here's my business card, Rodion. Come over by this afternoon. And we'll make a good deal.
Rodion. Without a preliminary call?
Myshevskiy. Security will be informed. Is four p.m. okay with you?
Rodion. Any time you want! But I warn you, the sum is big.
Myshevskiy. This’s fine. I don’t bargain in trifles.
Rodion and Myshevskiy leave. Olga follows them with her eyes, then she comes up to the office door, knocks and enters.
Golyshkin. Oh, what a pleasant surprise, Olenka!
Olga. We have been meeting with you every day, Stalver Udarpyatovich, for the past two weeks. I give you injections, measure your blood pressure. Besides, you knew about my visit yesterday. What is surprising about it? Or do you think that instead of regular procedures, I will offer you something new?
Golyshkin. But what if you will?! Hope dies the last, Olenka. Why shouldn't I, an old man, dream? As long as I'm alive, albeit not quite healthy.
Olga. Any young man can envy your health, Stalver Udarpyatovich. I don’t understand why you need these injections? They are so painful!
Golyshkin. The only pleasure for me is to see you, Olenka. And, yes, you are absolutely right. I'm still not as bad! There is still life in the old dog yet.
Olga. I am sure there is! I’m going to inform my supervising doctor that you don’t need the nurse care any more. You are just pretending, professor! And I am a stupid girl, so worried about you.
Golyshkin. Olenka! Of course, if you don't like these visits…
Olga. What are you talking about, Stalver Udarpyatovich! After all, you know…
Golyshkin. What do you mean? Go on, Olenka!
Olga. Oh, nothing, just never mind!
Golyshkin. Oh, don't argue with me, otherwise my blood pressure will rise. And it will be your fault, Olenka.
