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The old aunt received the two young people in her corner, but

seemed desirous of hiding her adoration for Helene and inclined

rather to show her fear of Anna Pavlovna. She looked at her

niece, as if inquiring what she was to do with these people. On

leaving them, Anna Pavlovna again touched Pierre's sleeve,

saying: "I hope you won't say that it is dull in my house again,"

and she glanced at Helene.