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Anna Karenina

Chapter 16

The princess sat in her armchair, silent and smiling; the
prince sat down beside her. Kitty stood by her father’s
chair, still holding his hand. All were silent.
The princess was the first to put everything into words,
and to translate all thoughts and feelings into practical
questions. And all equally felt this strange and painful for
the first minute.
‘When is it to be? We must have the benediction and
announcement. And when’s the wedding to be? What do
you think, Alexander?’
‘Here he is,’ said the old prince, pointing to Levin—
‘he’s the principal person in the matter.’
‘When?’ said Levin blushing. ‘Tomorrow; If you ask
me, I should say, the benediction today and the wedding
tomorrow.’
‘Come, mon cher, that’s nonsense!’
‘Well, in a week.’
‘He’s quite mad.’
‘No, why so?’
‘Well, upon my word!’ said the mother, smiling,
delighted at this haste. ‘How about the trousseau?’

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