The Waltz of the Dogs by Leonid Andreyev

The same night. When the curtain goes up after a brief intermission, the audience sees the same unfinished room in Henry's apartment. The room is brightly lighted. On the table are cognac and fruit.

_HENRY, FEKLUSHA and "HAPPY JENNIE" are seated at the table, drinking. They have already drunk a great deal. The table is in disorder. FEKLUSHA, intoxicated, is without a coat, in a soiled shirt and torn vest. The woman's waist is partly unfastened, but she still wears her large hat with the wet plumes._