And instantly Anna's despairing jealousy changed to a despairing passion of tenderness.

She put her arms round him, and covered with kisses his head, his neck, his hands.

Feeling that the reconciliation was complete, Anna set eagerly to work in the morning preparing for their departure.

Though it was not settled whether they should go on Monday or Tuesday, as they had each given way to the other, Anna packed busily, feeling absolutely indifferent whether they went a day earlier or later.