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to the General so shameful and offensive that he
had a severe attack of illness. He suffered from
heart-disease and from gallstone, and the doctors
had declared that strong emotions were
dangerous and might be fatal to him. The whole
family therefore dreaded such a catastrophe.
Now, what would be the effect of this awful
shock? and in presence of all the guests, whose
number had been increased on this occasion by
all the officers from the nearest garrison, who
had brought the military band with them.
Dinner was over long ago, and the young
people were preparing for the dance. Aniuta
was all smiles and amiability; she knew she
would be the queen of the ball, and was enjoying
her triumphs in anticipation.
They were only waiting for the General’s
appearance to begin.
Suddenly a servant hurries up to Elena
Paulovna, telling her that his Excellency is
unwell and wants her to come to his study.
There is a general suspense. Elena Paulovna
disappears, the musicians who are ready to
begin playing are ordered to wait.
Half an hour passes, the guests are becoming
uneasy. At last Elena Paulovna comes back,
flushed with emotion, but trying to smile and
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