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Anna Karenina

Chapter 9

‘Oblonsky’s carriage!’ the porter shouted in an angry
bass. The carriage drove up and both got in. It was only
for the first few moments, while the carriage was driving
out of the clubhouse gates, that Levin was still under the
influence of the club atmosphere of repose, comfort, and
unimpeachable good form. But as soon as the carriage
drove out into the street, and he felt it jolting over the
uneven road, heard the angry shout of a sledge driver
coming towards them, saw in the uncertain light the red
blind of a tavern and the shops, this impression was
dissipated, and he began to think over his actions, and to
wonder whether he was doing right in going to see Anna.
What would Kitty say? But Stepan Arkadyevitch gave him
no time for reflection, and, as though divining his doubts,
he scattered them.
‘How glad I am,’ he said, ‘that you should know her!
You know Dolly has long wished for it. And Lvov’s been
to see her, and often goes. Though she is my sister,’
Stepan Arkadyevitch pursued, ‘I don’t hesitate to say that
she’s a remarkable woman. But you will see. Her position
is very painful, especially now.’

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