Chapter 199
Anna rises not concealing her pleasure, holds out her vigorous hand...
She had risen to meet him, not concealing her pleasure at seeing him; and in the quiet ease with which she held out her little vigorous hand, introduced him to Vorkuev and indicated a red-haired, pretty little girl who was sitting at work, calling her her pupil, Levin recognized and liked the manners of a woman of the great world, always self-possessed and natural. “I am delighted, delighted,” she repeated, and on her lips these simple words took for Levin’s ears a special significance. “I have known you and liked you for a long while, both from your friendship with…
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Critical Thinking Exercise
Unpack Anna's Kitty Message
Separate Anna's warmth from her pardon terms and Levin's promise.
Consider:
- •Include que la glace est rompue
- •Include love as before
- •Include pardon my position
Journaling Prompt
Write about a time someone asked you to carry words between two people you loved.
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