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A servant entered with a letter in his hand. 'From whom? asked Lezhnyov. 'From Rudin, Dmitri Nikolaitch. The Lasunsky's servant brought it. 'From Rudin? repeated Volintsev, 'to whom? 'To you. 'To me!... give it me! Volintsev seized the letter, quickly tore it open, and began to read.
'Is Maria Nikolaevna at home? inquired Polozov. 'Yes, sir. Madam is pleased to be dressing. Madam is pleased to be dining to-night at the Countess Lasunsky's. 'Ah! there?... Stay! There are things there in the carriage; get them all yourself and bring them up. And you, Dmitri Pavlovitch, added Polozov, 'take a room for yourself and come in in three-quarters of an hour. We will dine together.
Sanin agreed readily; he was afraid that Polozov would begin talking again about lambs and ewes and fat tails. The host and the visitor both adjourned to the drawing-room, the waiter brought in the cards, and the game began, not, of course, for money. At this innocent diversion Maria Nikolaevna found them on her return from the Countess Lasunsky's.
Besides, he was the master of such resources; so much good might be done, so much real usefulness through him.... I was installed in his house and went with him to the country. My plans, brother, were on a vast scale; I dreamed of various reforms, innovations... 'Just as at the Lasunsky's, do you remember, Dmitri? responded Lezhnyov, with an indulgent smile.
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