They are waiting for me with the money and the papers and the orders.
I have waited long for them, they can afford to have a little patience now.

And to-morrow, at this time, we shall be together, Vjera, in the train--I will have a special carriage for you and me, and then, a night and a day and another night and we shall be at home--for ever.

How happy we shall be! Will you not be happy with me, darling?
Why do you sigh ?" "Did I sigh ?" asked Vjera, trying to laugh a little.
He hardly noticed the question, but began to talk again, as he had talked on the previous evening, describing all that he meant to do, and all that they would do together.

Vjera heard and tried not to listen.

Her joy was all gone.