Anyway, there's nothing worse to be said than that; and yet now they've made this scandal out of it.
...

I am to some extent aware, Varvara Petrovna, of what is happening here." The speaker suddenly broke off and was turning to Lebyadkin.

But Varvara Petrovna checked him.

She was in a state of extreme exaltation.
"Have you finished ?" she asked.
"Not yet; to complete my story I should have to ask this gentleman one or two questions if you'll allow me...

you'll see the point in a minute, Varvara Petrovna." "Enough, afterwards, leave it for the moment I beg you.