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17] But it's beyond me!
PRINCE ABRÉZKOV. How could she live with such a man? If she had not
loved anyone else she would have had to leave him. She would have had
to, for her child's sake. The husband himself--an intelligent
kind-hearted man when he is in his senses--advises her to do it....
Enter Victor, who kisses his mother's hand and greets Prince
Abrézkov.
VICTOR. Mother, I have come to say this: Elisabeth Andréyevna will be
here in a minute, and I beg, I implore you--if you still refuse your
consent to my marriage ...
ANNA DMÍTRIEVNA [interrupting him] Of course I still refuse my
consent ...
VICTOR [continues his speech and frowns] In that case I beg, I implore
you, not to speak to her of your refusal! Don't settle matters
negatively ...
ANNA DMÍTRIEVNA. I don't expect we shall mention the subject. For my
part, I certainly won't begin.
VICTOR. And she is even less likely to. I only want you to make her
acquaintance.
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