Chapter 110 (2/2)
Karenin once again kisses Betsy on the back of his hand, which makes Anna take his arm and leave together.
The coachman of Karenin's house was waiting at the door, the grey horse wagged its tail, and the Tatars opened the door for them.
As the carriage began to move towards home, Anna looked at Karenin for a moment, and the latter asked her.
”In fact, I have an unusual idea to tell you.”
The man put on the posture and expression of listening attentively.
”I didn't realize it was going to be a problem, but I found out today that maybe I should make myself clear first,” Anna said after caressing the folds of her skirt with her hands. Even if most people think it's ridiculous and inappropriate, I want to tell you
”Alexis, I don't want a third person in our marriage.”
Anna saw Karenin blink her eyes slowly, and she sighed gently.
”I know it's not to blame for most people, but...”
Anna did not finish, her words were gently interrupted by Karenin.
”If you mean what you saw today from the Duchess of pettesey, Anna, I have to make my point again. Even if this is the case in this society, some customs will not be publicly criticized, and even some people secretly praise it. I have no intention of criticizing them. All I can do is to abide by my own principles and beliefs. As I have always believed in the sanctity of marriage, once combined, there should be no force to separate a couple except death. ”
Karenin stopped for a moment. His blue eyes were so focused that they reflected two little ones. There was nothing else.
His words are calm and organized, and his eyes are calm and authoritative.
”Maybe you have some misunderstanding before, and I think that since you are quite concerned about this issue, I'd better make it clear to you completely.”
”What I mean by death and separation at this moment is not only the death of the body, but also the highest will of man.”
”If you have any questions about our relationship and feelings at this moment, or don't like it, you can tell me now. If this moment passes, Anna, I will not accept any amendment or appeal
The basic reason why this kind of women are popular is that ordinary people can't get it, but Anna knows that she has been mixed up in this kind of women since she was 12 years old. There is no lack of lovely and intelligent excellent.
If a woman has many affairs and aims at the man's purse, they will try their best to seduce the man.
And a smart woman, if not careful to lose a heart in who's body, she is easy not to be found.
”I've heard of you before, but I haven't seen you. Now that I see you, I know that the rumors are not true enough. You are more beautiful and outstanding than the rumors, Mrs. Karenin. ”
Said Madame de Marelle kindly, with such propriety that she perfectly displayed the manner of a beautiful hostess.Some of the men looked away from Anna, and they were completely attracted by the beauty and generosity of Madame de Marelle, as if she were singing.
Anna smiles and greets Madame de Marelle. She pretended to know nothing, and there was no need to tear her face first.
When the men got together to talk about government affairs, Karenin asked Anna if she could be alone.
”What are you worried about? Can she still get lost in our house? ” Madame de malelle took Anna's hand kindly and laughed at Karenin.
If ordinary men, in the face of such words, there can always be one or two affectionate responses or teasing, but Karenin is such a serious person.
He completely ignored the art of conversation between men and women, but only from the most innocent aspects of interpretation.
”If you look after me, I don't have to worry about these problems.”
Anna snickered a smile in her heart. This time she was not going to tell Karenin the truth.
”Come on, Mrs. Karenin. Many ladies want to see you.” Said Madame de Marelle in an elegant tone, and she had naturally let go of Anna's hand, and had returned to a dignified and friendly manner.
Anna thought to herself, what do these people see me for? I'm not a monkey in the zoo, but I have a curious smile on my face.
Lederer is surrounded in the middle by Madame Marder. But she didn't know these ladies at all, and the result was that she became a monkey, and Madame de Marelle became a star studded commentator.
It's not that no one paid attention to her, but Anna couldn't answer all the questions asked by the ladies. Like the scenery of Petersburg, the banquets, the drama.
”I'm sorry, Mrs. Karenin. I forgot that you didn't get married very long.” Said a lady with a pink face, her white breast trembling.
”Mrs. de fernes, I heard from my husband that the most popular play in Petersburg recently is...”
Mrs. de Marelle would always relieve Anna of her embarrassment and become the focus of attention again.
These people thought to themselves, ”look, what if you have beauty? She doesn't know anything. Maybe her rich dowry is just a rumor. There are more families without names and strength these days. On the contrary, our dear Madame de Marelle is beautiful, elegant and knowledgeable. ”
Anna knows what these people are thinking. She feels bored and can't say anything. After all, she's not just representing herself now. It's irresponsible to leave willfully.
She pretended to listen carefully to these talks and looked at Karenin through tea, but she did not find her husband.
”Sorry, I have to go to the dressing room.” Madame de Marelle stopped talking, saying somewhat apologetically.
”Is there anyone else to come with me?”
”Yes, I'm going to the dressing room, too.” A full-bodied young woman also said that she was wearing an excessively gorgeous dress, but to be honest, it was terrible. Look at the freckles that could not be covered. Under the impression of the fragrant gold silk neckline, it was like wheat that had just taken off its shell.
After Madame de Marelle had left for a while, the women's interest returned to Anna, her dress, to be precise.
”Which tailor did you ask to make it?” Asked a young lady of twenty-eight.
”I made it myself. It used to be a very ordinary velvet dress.” Anna said honestly, and finally a little happy, she likes to talk about clothes, about the small designs, the tailoring, not just the expensive rubles piled up, but obviously she made a taboo.