I tell you what, Arseny," she turned to her husband, "you take the carriage.

" And the husband and wife began to discuss their arrangements for the day.

As the husband had to drive to meet someone on official business, while the wife had to go to the concert and some public meeting of a committee on the Eastern Question, there was a great deal to consider and settle.

Levin had to take part in their plans as one of themselves.