The truth was no one liked the fellow, but, on the contrary, he had set every one against him--and one wonders how.

Up to the last incident he had never quarrelled with anyone, nor insulted anyone, but was as courteous as a gentleman in a fashion-plate, if only the latter were able to speak.

I imagine that he was hated for his pride.

Even our ladies, who had begun by adoring him, railed against him now, more loudly than the men.

Varvara Petrovna was dreadfully overwhelmed.