How we cite our quotes: (Act.Line)
Quote #10
VOYNITSKY: For twenty-five years I've managed this estate, worked, sent you money like the most conscientious steward and over that whole time you haven't thanked me once. The whole time—both when I was young and now—I've been getting a salary of five hundred roubles a year from you—a beggar's wage—and you haven't once thought of increasing my salary by a single rouble! (3.402-08)
This accusation is a little bit tricky, because just before Vanya had claimed that he had made a huge, conscious sacrifice for his sister. Here, though, he's expecting Serebryakov to notice the sacrifice and reward it. The fact that his sister has died makes it pretty much impossible for him to ever get his due.