" "Well, I'll come too, then.

" "No, why should you?" "Why not? why not? why not?" said Kitty, opening her eyes wide, and clutching at Varenka's parasol, so as not to let her go.

"No, wait a minute; why not?" "Oh, nothing; your father has come, and besides, they will feel awkward at your helping.

" "No, tell me why you don't want me to be often at the Petrovs'.

You don't want me to--why not?" "I didn't say that," said Varenka quietly.