No; and I won't think of it. But as for you--
VASILI. As for me [rings bell near door]--I shall go!
PIKE. That's part of the load off my mind. I can't bear to think of the
rest of it. I haven't known how to tell that poor fellow in there.
[Valet enters.]
VASILI [to valet, indicating the door on the right]. Appellez le
Monsieur la.
[Valet goes to the door, opens it, bowing slightly to IVANOFF, who
appears. Valet withdraws.]
[IVANOFF is very pale and haggard looking, but his clothes have been
mended and neatly brushed. He comes in slowly and quietly.]
VASILI [in the tone of a superior]. You may come in, Ivanoff. Some
unexpected difficulties have arisen. Your presence here has been
discovered by persons who wish evil to this gentleman who has protected
you. He can do nothing further to save you unless he betrays a trust
which has been left to him.
[IVANOFF swallows painfully, and looks pitifully from VASILI to PIKE.]
PIKE [coming down to IVANOFF, standing before him humbly]. It's the
truth, old man. I can't do it.
[IVANOFF'S head falls forward on his chest.]
IVANOFF [in a low voice]. I thank you for what you have tried to do for
me.
[Gives PIKE his hand. PIKE turns away.]
VASILI. You have until ten o'clock. [Valet appears in the doorway.]
Mon chapeau et pardessus.
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