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Boris smiled, as if he understood what Prince Andrew was alluding

to as something generally known. But it was the first time he had

heard Weyrother's name, or even the term "dispositions."

"Well, my dear fellow, so you still want to be an adjutant? I

have been thinking about you."

"Yes, I was thinking"-for some reason Boris could not help

blushing-"of asking the commander in chief. He has had a letter

from Prince Kuragin about me. I only wanted to ask because I fear

the Guards won't be in action," he added as if in apology.

"All right, all right. We'll talk it over," replied Prince

Andrew. "Only let me report this gentleman's business, and I

shall be at your disposal."