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expected that you would wish to see me.
ANNA DMÍTRIEVNA. I knew your husband well. He was friendly with Victor,
and used to come to our house before he left for Tambóv. I think it was
there you married?
LISA. Yes, it was there we married.
ANNA DMÍTRIEVNA. But after his return to Moscow he never visited us.
LISA. Yes, he hardly went out anywhere.
ANNA DMÍTRIEVNA. And he never introduced you to me.
Awkward silence.
PRINCE ABRÉZKOV. The last time I met you was at the theatricals at the
Denísovs'. They went off very well; and you were acting.
LISA. No ... Yes ... Of course ... I did act. [Silence again]. Anna
Dmítrievna, forgive me if what I am going to say displeases you, but I
can't and don't know how to dissemble! I have come because Victor
Miháylovich said ... because he--I mean, because you wished to see
me.... But it is best to speak out [with a catch in her voice] ... It is
very hard for me.... But you are kind.
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