"Well, you've not been dull?" he said, eagerly and good-humoredly, going up to her.

" What a terrible passion it is--gambling!" "No, I've not been dull; I've learned long ago not to be dull.

Stiva has been here and Levin.

" "Yes, they meant to come and see you.

Well, how did you like Levin?" he said, sitting down beside her.