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A minute later Sonia, too, came in with the candle, set down the

candlestick and, completely disconcerted, stood before him

inexpressibly agitated and apparently frightened by his

unexpected visit. The colour rushed suddenly to her pale face and

tears came into her eyes... She felt sick and ashamed and happy,

too.... Raskolnikov turned away quickly and sat on a chair by the

table. He scanned the room in a rapid glance.