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then have his answer. I went back, and then ...
KARÉNIN. Is it possible that this means another delay? More excuses! No,
that would be downright wicked. How he has fallen!
LISA. But do read the letter! [Karénin opens letter].
VOZNESÉNSKY. You do not require me any longer?
KARÉNIN. Well, no. Good-bye! Thank you ... [Pauses in astonishment as he
reads].
Exit Voznesénsky.
LISA. What--what is it?
KARÉNIN. This is awful!
LISA [takes hold of letter] Read!
KARÉNIN [reads] "Lisa and Victor, I address myself to you both. I won't
lie and call you 'dear' or anything else. I cannot master the feeling of
bitterness and reproach (I reproach myself, but all the same it is
painful) when I think of you and of your love and happiness. I know
everything. I know that though I was the husband, I have--by a series of
accidents--been in your way. C'est moi qui suis l'intrus.[22] But all
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