Anna Karenina Page #3

I'm sorry, but I'm promised

to count Vronsky,

but you may have

the second quadrille.

An honor, princess.

The master of ceremonies

can never be refused.

It was nice of you

to come in good time.

Such a bad habit to be late.

- Where may I take you?

- Madame Kareninas over there, I think.

Will you take me to her, please?

Pardon, mesdames,

monsieurs, pardon.

You even dance into the room.

Princess Kittys one of my

most faithful helpers.

She adorns the ballroom and

makes the ball gay.

- May I have the pleasure?

- No. I never dance if I can help it.

Oh, but you must tonight.

Well, but if its impossible

not to dance, let us dance, then.

Well?

Nothing.

Princess, you are such

a delight.

Is your card free

for the mazurka?

I should withdraw.

This is turning out

absurdly.

Will you stay to supper? I have a

wonderful cotillion in mind.

No, I wont stay. I've danced

more at this ball

than I have in a whole winter

in Petersburg.

These few brief moments

intoxicated Anna

liKe a light pouring into

the darK room that was her llfe.

Weve stopped, mistress.

I want a breath of air.

What are you

doing here?

You know that I have come

to be where you are.

I cannot help myself.

Forgive me if what

I say offends you.

You shouldnt say that.

And I beg you, if youre a gentleman,

to forget this as I willforget it.

Not one word...

not one gesture of yours...

Shall I...

could I ever forget.

Stop it.

Yes, as you see, here is

your devoted husband

burning with impatience

to see you.

Is Seriozha all right?

Is that all the reward

I get for my ardor?

Yes, hes quite all right.

Did you have

a good night?

Excellent. Thank you.

Ah, weve met before, I believe.

Count Vronsky.

You set off with the mother and return

with the son. Back from furlough, I presume.

So, my dear, how was Moscow?

I hope I may have the honor

of calling on you.

Delighted. Were at home

on Mondays.

I told you it was mama!

I knew!

Oh, my pet.

Gifts from Tanya

and Grisha.

Tanya can read now, you know?

Shes even teaching Grisha.

Is she nicer than me?

To me youre nicer than anyone

else in the world.

I know I am.

On the whole, then, your

visit was a success?

I cannot see how a man

like that can be exonerated,

even if he is your brother.

But I'm glad it all ended satisfactorily

and that youre back again.

You wouldnt believe how

irksome it is to dine alone.

I missed you, too.

Time for bed.

Betsy,

- I'm beginning to lose hope.

- Whatever hope could you have?

None.

Excuse me. I'm afraid

I've become ridiculous.

Oh, my dear, you're in

no danger of that.

A man pursuing a young girl

might be ridiculous,

but a man in love

with a married woman,

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