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Nikíta had an affair with Akoulina--the step-daughter of his wife. In order to protect the family, avoid a scandal, and marry Akoulina off to her suitor, Matryóna and Anisya manipulate Nikíta into killing and burying the baby in the cellar of the barn. While this is going on, Akoulina’s young sister Nan hears the noise of the baby. She turns to Mítritch, the old laborer on the farm, whom she refers to as “Daddy,” and seeks reassurance and comfort. Mítritch, while gruff and impatient, treats Nan
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MÍTRITCH. Dear me! How they've made the place smell! Drat 'em! They've been spilling the fine stuff. Even tobacco don't get rid of the smell! It keeps tickling one's nose so. Oh Lord! But it's bedtime, I guess. [Approaches the lamp to put it out]
NAN. [jumps up, and remains sitting up] Daddy dear, don't put it out!
MÍTRITCH. Not put it out? Why?
NAN. Didn't
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