Olga. Why don’t you answer?
Myshevsky. I was… But why do you care where I was? Don't you really think?!..
Olga. I can't think of anything. My thoughts are completely confused as if the wind is blowing in my head. And it is howling sadly: “Whoo! Whoo!" It’s so scary!
Myshevsky. It would be better if this wind blew all bad thoughts out of your head. I have nothing to do with the death of this boy. His suicide was not part of my plans.
Olga. Is that true?
Myshevsky. Stupid girl! His death does not benefit me at all! It can ruin all my plans.
Olga. Now I believe you.
Myshevsky. Thanks a lot!
Olga. But what are we to do now?
Myshevsky. We?! How quickly you’ve come to your senses, girl!
Olga. Let the past bury its dead. Some character of your favorite book seems to be saying that, right?
Myshevsky. Well, I really underestimated you… Perhaps, this was my main mistake.
Olga. But you will correct it, won’t you?
Myshevsky. I promise.
Olga. Then promise me one more thing.
Myshevsky. And what?
Olga. When I leave the professor… And I will leave him as soon as he runs out of money. It will be very soon, I assure you … Will you involve me in your business, get closer to you then? Will you take me to your team?
Myshevsky. I swear. Myshevsky's word!
Olga. In that case… You can rely on me for everything.
Myshevsky. Fine. Then listen to me carefully: so far nobody must know about Rodion's suicide.
Olga. Nobody?
Myshevsky. Why take the risk? Elena Pavlovna's hands will start trembling then. Meanwhile, all contracts must be signed by a notary with a firm confident hand. And the psychiatrist has quite enough of his own suicide cases. Why add one more? His cup might overflow then.
Olga. You are right, as always.
Myshevsky. Now the professor is going to bring the documents for the apartment. We will quickly draw up a deal. And finally wash our hands.
Olga. And what will happen to the professor, when he remains alone and sees … a son in a noose?
Myshevsky. He will suffer a little, of course. It’s quite obvious. But suffering, as you know, just makes a human soul more pristine. And then you will come back and comfort him and console him, so that he would forget about everything, even the real world where he lives.
Olga. Then we will go on a trip together with him! New experiences are the best way to get rid of the ghosts of the past.
Myshevsky. You’ve got it absolutely right, girl. So, look forward to seeing the Iguazu Falls!
