Chapter 92 (1/2)
Karenin has always been a calm man, or, to put it another way, he is always too calm.
When Karenin was young, it might have been easy for people to stir up his emotions, but when he was in a high position, his eyes and brows were not green and childish, it was really very difficult.
In addition to one person, or this person, because of the influence of such and other relations on Karenin, sometimes he is a little unconventional and stubborn.
”I'm scheduled to go on a business trip with stremov next week.”
At breakfast, Karenin said this, because last night he had to deal with some business, and Anna went to bed on time at his request.
”What kind of man is Mr. streimov?” Anna asked. Because she thought for a moment, she had never heard of such a colleague beside Karenin, although she did not know much about it.
When she asked, Karenin stopped and the fried egg was held by a fork.
”Should be classified as someone I don't like.” Karenin said calmly.
Anna felt more curious after hearing this. After all, there were very few people who could be evaluated as disliked by Karenin and those he liked.
After Karenin left, Anna decided to ask the housekeeper korny.
”It is clear that Mr. streimov's honor is not directly proportional to his character.” That's what Colney said.
Many of the old housekeeper's temperament and character are similar to those of Karenin. It can be said that he is a rare and upright servant, neither arrogant nor timid.
Therefore, when she met Mr. stremov, Anna had already, in her heart, somewhat biased, blamed the gentleman as a man of less integrity.
In the afternoon, Anna finally met the gentleman.
Good day, Mrs. Karenin
Anna accepted Mr. streimov's greetings and looked at each other carefully and carefully.
Streimov was also a tall, strong man with a beautiful moustache, very fashionable, but not too out of court. He looked a year or two younger than Karenin, but he was in a high position.
Although Anna and the gentleman had only one or two conversations, we could see that the other was a pleasant person.
Karenin's expression was always light. He took streimov to the study. Anna noticed that it was the study he used to receive visitors.
Perhaps others will only think that Karenin's mood at the moment is just the same as usual, but Anna feels that the former is in a kind of irritability.
It seems that I don't like three words. I have to add some adjectives to streimov.
Anna takes her eyes back.
At dinner, they entertained Mr. streimov, who constantly praised the food's delicacy, and appropriately complimented the host and hostess. After a meal, it looked like the host and the guest enjoyed themselves. But when the other party left, Karenin said that the weather was hot and he needed some ice water.
”I didn't hear him complain at the hottest time.” Anna thought, and then took over the affairs of anushika, brought ice water for Karenin, and put lemon on it.
”I only want ice water.” Karenin frowned. He was like a child's willful temper.
The servants in this house never dare to speculate on the master's ideas at will. Usually, if Karenin tells them to do something, they will just do it honestly.
After such a long marriage, Anna also knew this, and at the same time realized Karenin's tolerance for her. Most of the time, Anna will use her own way to understand Karenin's meaning, for example, although she knows that he is not so fond of sweet food, occasionally she also wants to let him have a taste.
”Well, no lemon slices.” Anna said with a good temper, and took off the lemon slice, carefully placed it in front of Karenin, and finally raised her hand, holding up Karenin's right hand, as if he were a baby, and needed to be treated very carefully.
Karenin realized something and coughed a little awkwardly.
”Lemon slices are nothing.” Karenin said. He added up the slices of lemon and drank it slowly, while Anna just looked at him with a smile.
The ice water played some drops in the glass, and Karenin seemed to calm down. He closed his eyes and whispered, ”Anna.”
”What's the matter?” Anna had been a little tired sitting on the chair, now heard Karenin's call, subconsciously straightened up, slightly toward the direction of each other, should.
She looked at Karenin, but the latter didn't say anything, and Anna thought she might understand.