I have been the husband of his sister for nearly five years.

You may be sure I will give him your message as soon as possible, and I'll answer for it that he shan't annoy you again." I shall never forget the horror that was reflected on the face of Varvara Petrovna.

With a distracted air she got up from her seat, lifting up her right hand as though to ward off a blow.

Nikolay Vsyevolodovitch looked at her, looked at Liza, at the spectators, and suddenly smiled with infinite disdain; he walked deliberately out of the room.

Every one saw how Liza leapt up from the sofa as soon as he turned to go and unmistakably made a movement to run after him.