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Anna Karenina

‘In a week’s time. Your answer as to whether you will
undertake to conduct the case, and on what terms, you
will be so good as to communicate to me.’
‘Very good.’

The lawyer bowed respectfully, let his client out of the
door, and, left alone, gave himself up to his sense of
amusement. He felt so mirthful that, contrary to his rules,
he made a reduction in his terms to the haggling lady, and
gave up catching moths, finally deciding that next winter
he must have the furniture covered with velvet, like
Sigonin’s.

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