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THE FRUITS OF ENLIGHTENMENT
Doctor, about forty, a healthy, stout, red-faced man. Loud and coarse. All the time smiles with self-satisfaction.
Márya Konstantínovna, a maiden of about twenty, a graduate of a conservatory, teacher of music, with tufts of hair over her brow, in an exaggeratedly fashionable attire, flattering and easily confused.
Petríshchev, about twenty-eight years of age, bachelor of philology, in search of an activity, member of the same societies as Vasíli Leonídych, and, in addition, of the society for promoting chintz and calico evening parties. Bald, quick in his movements and speech, and extremely polite.
Baroness, a distinguished lady about fifty, indolent, speaks without intonations.
Princess, a lady of the world, guest.
Young Princess, a young lady of the world, finical, guest.
Countess, an ancient lady, barely moving about, with false hair and teeth.
Grossmann, dark-complexioned, of a Jewish type, very mobile, nervous, speaks very loud.
Márya Vasílevna Tolbúkhin, a very stout lady, very dignified, rich, and good-natured; acquainted with all remarkable people, past and present. Speaks very fast, trying to outtalk everybody else. Smokes.
Baron Klíngen (Coco), a graduate of the St. Petersburg University, a yunker of the chamber, serving with an embassy. Very correct, and therefore composed and calmly gay.
A Lady.
A Gentleman (without words).
Sergyéy Ivánovich Sakhátov, about fifty years old, ex-associate minister, an elegant gentleman, of broad European culture; has no special occupation, but is interested in everything. Holds himself with dignity and even somewhat severely.
