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Anna Karenina

The way in which Alexey Alexandrovitch saw his
brother-in-law out was very different from the manner in
which he had met him.
‘I’ve promised, and I’ll come,’ he answered wearily.

‘Believe me, I appreciate it, and I hope you won’t
regret it,’ answered Stepan Arkadyevitch, smiling.
And, putting on his coat as he went, he patted the
footman on the head, chuckled, and went out.
‘At five o’clock, and not evening dress, please,’ he
shouted once more, turning at the door.

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