"Ah, how silly I am today!" She passed her handkerchief over her face and began dressing.

At the very moment of starting Stepan Arkadyevitch arrived, late, rosy and good-humored, smelling of wine and cigars.

Anna's emotionalism infected Dolly, and when she embraced her sister-in-law for the last time, she whispered: "Remember, Anna, what you've done for me--I shall never forget.

And remember that I love you, and shall always love you as my dearest friend!" "I don't know why," said Anna, kissing her and hiding her tears.

"You understood me, and you understand.