Liza. And what do you know best?
Anastasia. Listen, daughter. This Earring, he's a really good guy.
Liza. He's good!
Anastasia. A good one, yes. Sweet, well-mannered. I'll tell you honestly that I like such a son-in-law, but you won't be happy with him.
Liza. Why is that?
Anastasia. Because your heart didn't flare up with an answer, that's all the wisdom.
Liza. But you just said yourself that I'm cheerful, that I'm glowing all over!
Anastasia. You're glowing because they've confessed their love to you. Not in the way they confessed to each other in childhood, but now in an adult way. With serious far-reaching intentions. You feel it, appreciate it, that's why you're all glowing, shining.
Liza. I don't understand your logic. And how should it be? What's wrong?
Anastasia. Lisa, I understand that you will be angry with me at first, but still listen, Mother. No matter how many times this Earring has been hitting the thresholds around our house, you have never looked at it seriously. I'm even surprised that he took so long to confess, it would have been time to confess long ago. But he didn't touch you inwardly. Do you think I haven't been watching you? She became an adult, so her mother let her go free swimming? How so… I'm keeping an eye on it.
Liza. And what do you recommend to me? Refuse him?
Anastasia. I have no right to interfere and decide anything for you. If you just want to have fun without consequences… You know what I mean, right?
Liza. I understand, it's not small.
Anastasia. Then please! Meet, walk, gain experience. Who knows, maybe it will be tolerated – it will be loved.
Lisa. Mom… I don't want to do that.
Anastasia. That's it. Who wants to. I would understand if you were in your late forties. When the deadline is running out, and there is no choice. Then yes, where to go. Jump into the last carriage of the departing train and be grateful to fate for giving at least something from your lordly shoulder.
Liza. That is, you suggest not to rush!
Anastasia. Exactly! Watch it! Take a closer look at him, listen to your feelings… You'll see – everything will fall into place and you won't need anyone's advice, including mine. You will know everything internally and yourself very accurately.
Liza. Let's hug one more time, Mom. I do not know what I would do without you. I love you very much!