Chapter 187
After the smoking room, Sviazhsky leads Levin to friends where ther...
Sviazhsky took Levin’s arm, and went with him to his own friends. This time there was no avoiding Vronsky. He was standing with Stepan Arkadyevitch and Sergey Ivanovitch, and looking straight at Levin as he drew near. “Delighted! I believe I’ve had the pleasure of meeting you ... at Princess Shtcherbatskaya’s,” he said, giving Levin his hand. “Yes, I quite remember our meeting,” said Levin, and blushing crimson, he turned away immediately, and began talking to his brother. With a slight smile Vronsky went on talking to Sviazhsky, obviously without the slightest inclination to enter into conversation with Levin. But…
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Critical Thinking Exercise
Trace Levin At The Final Vote
List Sergey Ivanovitch's complaint, Stiva's ballot whisper, and the announced result.
Consider:
- •Include only just beginning
- •Include put it in the right side
- •Include considerable majority
Journaling Prompt
Write about a meeting where you learned the decision had more steps than you thought.
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