Anna's emotionalism infected Dolly, and when she embraced her sister-in-law for the last time, she whispered: "Remember, Anna, what you've done for me--I shall never forget.

And remember that I love you, and shall always love you as my dearest friend!" "I don't know why," said Anna, kissing her and hiding her tears.

"You understood me, and you understand.

Good-bye, my darling!" "Come, it's all over, and thank God!" was the first thought that came to Anna Arkadyevna, when she had said good-bye for the last time to her brother, who had stood blocking up the entrance to the carriage till the third bell rang.