Book 2 Chapter 32 Nekhludoffs Anarchism

"Yes, Agraphena Petrovna told me. I went there. Thanks, very
much. But--"

At this moment the hotel waiter brought in a silver tea-set.
While he set the table they were silent. Then Nathalie sat down
at the table and made the tea, still in silence. Nekhludoff also
said nothing.

At last Nathalie began resolutely. "Well, Dmitri, I know all
about it." And she looked at him.

"What of that? l am glad you know."

"How can you hope to reform her after the life she has led?" she
asked.

He sat quite straight on a small chair, and listened attentively,
trying to understand her and to answer rightly. The state of mind
called forth in him by his last interview with Maslova still
filled his soul with quiet joy and good will to all men.

"It is not her but myself I wish to reform," he replied.

Nathalie sighed.

"There are other means besides marriage to do that."

"But I think it is the best. Besides, it leads me into that world
in which I can be of use."

"I cannot believe you will be happy," said Nathalie.

"It's not my happiness that is the point."

"Of course, but if she has a heart she cannot be happy--cannot
even wish it."

"She does not wish it."

"I understand; but life--"

Chapter 92 - Page 2 of 8

Resurrection
by Leo Tolstoy

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