It's all very well to say "everyone in turn," but I have children, and besides, the master is not at home to-day. TARÁS. Never mind, let the fellow sleep here to-night; he'll not wear out the place he lies on. AKULÍNA (to Tramp) Come in and sit down, and be our guest. (TRAMP: I tender my gratitude. I should like a bite of something, if possible.) You haven't had time to look round, and want to eat already. Didn't you beg anything in the village? TRAMP (sighs) I'm not in the habit of begging because of my position, and having no producks of my own ... Akulína rises, goes to the table, takes a loaf of bread, cuts a slice, and gives it to the Tramp. TRAMP (taking the bread) Merci. (2) (Sits down on the bench and eats greedily). (2) The tramp, who has had some acquaintance with educated Revolutionaries, tries to introduce foreign words, or words not generally used by workmen, into his talk. In this instance he used the French word merci instead of the plain "thank you." TARÁS. And where is Michael?

Martha Monologue from The Cause of it All

Rehearse Martha's monologue