Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:

Lomov: Well, you see, it’s like this. [Takes his arm] I’ve come to you, honoured Stepan Stepanovitch, to trouble you with a request. Not once or twice have I already had the privilege of applying to you for help, and you have always, so to speak... I must ask your pardon, I am getting excited. I shall drink some water, honoured Stepan Stepanovitch.[Drinks.]
Chubukov: [aside] He’s come to borrow money. Shan’t give him any! [aloud] What is it, my beauty?

1. Where has Lomov gone?
2. Why has Lomov gone there?
3. Find the word in the passage that means ‘opportunity or benefit’.