Martha Monologue from The Cause of it All

From The Cause of it All by Leo, graf Tolstoy

female · anguished · 58 sec

If he were alone I shouldn't worry, but Ignát is with him; and when he's with that lousy hound (God forgive me!), he's sure to get drunk. Early and late one toils and moils. Everything is on our shoulders! If one only got anything by it! But no! hustling about all day long is all the pleasure one gets. Door opens and Tarás enters with a ragged Tramp. TARÁS. Good day to you! I've brought a man who wants a night's lodging. (1) (1) It is customary for the village authorities to quarter tramps on each peasant household in a village in turn, or in such order as appears convenient. TRAMP (bows) My respects to you.

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