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Updated: June 14, 2025
He was indignant with Lizabetha Prokofievna, who did not think of moving even now. "Gentlemen, gentlemen, let me speak at last," cried the prince, anxious and agitated. "Please let us understand one another. I say nothing about the article, gentlemen, except that every word is false; I say this because you know it as well as I do. It is shameful.
Don't be angry with me for saying so; you know what my feelings for children are. And do not suppose that I am so candid out of pure simplicity of soul. Oh dear no, it is by no means the case! Perhaps I have my own very profound object in view." When the prince ceased speaking all were gazing merrily at him even Aglaya; but Lizabetha Prokofievna looked the jolliest of all.
"I hardly dare say," said Lizabetha, as hurriedly, "but I think it's as plain as anything can be." "I think so too, as clear as day; she loves him." "Loves him? She is head over ears in love, that's what she is," put in Alexandra. "Well, God bless her, God bless her, if such is her destiny," said Lizabetha, crossing herself devoutly.
The supposed fortune of the count had dwindled to a mere nothing, although he had given almost irrefutable evidence of its existence to Lizabetha Prokofievna and Prince S. Besides this, before they had been married half a year, the count and his friend the priest managed to bring about a quarrel between Aglaya and her family, so that it was now several months since they had seen her.
But I am sorry, you poor fellow, that you should have had to suffer for it," he murmured, with a most charming smile. Aglaya left without saying good-bye. But the evening was not to end without a last adventure. An unexpected meeting was yet in store for Lizabetha Prokofievna.
He sat stiff with wonder Lebedeff said some extraordinary things. In the first place he began about some letter; the name of Aglaya Ivanovna came in. Then suddenly he broke off and began to accuse the prince of something; he was apparently offended with him. "And who told Lizabetha Prokofievna something in secret, by letter?
The general felt troubled and remained silent, while Lizabetha Prokofievna telegraphed to him from behind Aglaya to ask no questions. "If that's the case, darling then, of course, you shall do exactly as you like. He is waiting alone downstairs. Hadn't I better hint to him gently that he can go?" The general telegraphed to Lizabetha Prokofievna in his turn.
The prince took a paper from his pocket-book, and handed it to Lizabetha Prokofievna. It ran as follows: "SIR, "In the eyes of the world I am sure that I have no cause for pride or self-esteem. I am much too insignificant for that. But what may be so to other men's eyes is not so to yours. I am convinced that you are better than other people.
Adelaida and Alexandra had not recovered from their surprise, but it was now mingled with satisfaction; in short, everyone seemed very much relieved that Lizabetha Prokofievna had got over her paroxysm. Aglaya alone still frowned, and sat apart in silence.
Princess Bielokonski, as she drove away on this eventful evening, took occasion to say to Lizabetha Prokofievna: "Well he's a good match and a bad one; and if you want my opinion, more bad than good. You can see for yourself the man is an invalid."
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