Komar. Senior Pastor!
Pastor. Drunk, they wandered between one bar and another . . . (Everyone looks at Komar who bows again and again in his shame.) ...And preached their litanies in sacred-most places, litanies of Hell. They did not show up for a penance, nor for the service. They were only known to be accompanied by women and to swing, deceiving all the faithful of the Church to do the same!
Komar. Senior Pastor . . .
(Doors open at once with Minka stepping through; her dress is black, her hair in a coiffure.
Minka. (Speaks fast and gallantly). May we thank our Lord and Christ! Pardon me for I am late, Senior Pastor, pardon me. I was at the confession.
Pastor. (Salutes gently.) Not long ago, there were many deceivers among you women . . . Traitors to your sex and to your class . . .
Minka. Senior Pastor!
Pastor. That is how it was hitherto. It shall all diverge, your looks suggest. My heart beats in happiness and glory, seeing as you all've been enlightened – there was no need for blood and tears to pour . . . For whenever you are blinded and fail to decide by a ration, do not ask your heart but learn from experience.
Principal. The cabinet is aware of its duties in front of the god and the Nation.
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