Ogranovich. Sergei Yurievich is accustomed to dealing with all sorts of psychos and maniacs. An individual of a split personality is a common case for him. Just take a look at him! What’s the difference between him and other psychos? He doesn't even need a partner to play chess with. Oh, no, my mind is not ready to accept this! Sorry, for feeling myself a woman sometimes!
Vykhuholev. Why have you come then? I don't understand such people…
Myshevsky. Friends, friends, don’t argue, please! You are here because I wanted this. I can trust only you.
Ogranovich. Maybe you can do it without me? And when you need me…
Myshevsky. Unfortunately, it won't work. Our respectful professor states there should be six people for a séance to make a hexagram. Is that right, Stalver Udarpyatovich?
Golyshkin. Actually, there might be any number of people. But the hexagram is the best way to communicate with ghosts. Seeing the six-pointed star, spirits usually take on human image and become submissive.
Ogranovich. Hey, psychiatrist, here's exactly what you need! A hexagram tattoo on your forehead. Your patients will be like putty in your hands.
Vykhuholev. And not only them.
Golyshkin. Even in daily life, a hexagram can bring good luck. Just take it in your hand. No wonder this geometric figure is called the star of King Solomon. According to the legend, this king was very lucky and happy. The first images of the hexagram appeared around the fourth millennium BC. It has been found in ancient Egypt, the Middle East, India and Europe. The hexagram was depicted on Christian churches, Muslim mosques and Jewish synagogues…
The doorbell rings.
Myshevsky. I'm sorry, professor, for interrupting. But it seems that someone else wants to join our company. May I open the door.
Golyshkin. Oh, don’t worry, Mr. Myshevsky! You are my guest. This is my house, and I have to take a duty of the owner.
Myshevsky. Your home, you say? Okay, let it be your way.
Golyshkin leaves the office, comes up to the door and opens it. Olga comes in. She is dressed up luxuriously.
Olga. Good evening, Stalver Udarpyatovich!
Golyshkin. Olga Alekseevna, Olya! I am so glad to see you! It seems like a whole eternity has passed…
Olga. Just a few days. I did not even notice how they flew by.
Golyshkin. But you have changed somehow!
Olga. Is this good or bad?
Golyshkin. It's definitely good for you. As for me… I don't know yet. I need time to comprehend this metamorphosis.
