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Anna Karenina

philanthropic, highly religious woman; other people said
she really was at heart the highly ethical being, living for
nothing but the good of her fellow creatures, which she
represented herself to be. No one knew what her faith

was—Catholic, Protestant, or Orthodox. But one fact was
indubitable—she was in amicable relations with the
highest dignitaries of all the churches and sects.
Varenka lived with her all the while abroad, and
everyone who knew Madame Stahl knew and liked
Mademoiselle Varenka, as everyone called her.
Having learned all these facts, the princess found
nothing to object to in her daughter’s intimacy with
Varenka, more especially as Varenka’s breeding and
education were of the best—she spoke French and English
extremely well—and what was of the most weight,
brought a message from Madame Stahl expressing her
regret that she was prevented by her ill health from
making the acquaintance of the princess.
After getting to know Varenka, Kitty became more and
more fascinated by her friend, and every day she
discovered new virtues in her.
The princess, hearing that Varenka had a good voice,
asked her to come and sing to them in the evening.

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