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adventures — bereavement
WHEN the train had moved out of the station,
and Sönya lost sight of the friends who had
come to bid her farewell, she gave vent to the feelings
she had hitherto suppressed, and broke into
uncontrollable sobbing. She wept for the lost years of
happiness, for the lost dream of full and perfect
union with another soul; she trembled at the thought
of the lonely student’s room, which once had contained
her whole life, but which could not satisfy her any
longer, now that she had experienced the joy of being
beloved in her own home, and by a circle of appreciative
friends.
She tried to console herself by the thought of
resuming her mathematical studies. She dreamed of
writing a book which should make her celebrated and
bring glory to her sex. But it was no good. These
joys paled before the personal happiness which during
the last few years had been the purpose and aim of her
heart.
The paroxysms of tears became more and more
violent, and she shook from head to foot.
She had not noticed that an elderly gentleman,
sitting opposite to her in the carriage, was watching
her with sympathy.
" I cannot see you cry in this way!" he exclaimed
at last. " I suppose it is the first time you have gone
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