Страница 486 из 1294

Her mouth was rather small; the full red lower lip projected a

little as did her chin; it was the only irregularity in her

beautiful face, but it gave it a peculiarly individual and almost

haughty expression. Her face was always more serious and

thoughtful than gay; but how well smiles, how well youthful,

lighthearted, irresponsible, laughter suited her face! It was

natural enough that a warm, open, simple-hearted, honest giant

like Razumihin, who had never seen anyone like her and was not

quite sober at the time, should lose his head immediately.

Besides, as chance would have it, he saw Dounia for the first

time transfigured by her love for her brother and her joy at

meeting him. Afterwards he saw her lower lip quiver with

indignation at her brother's insolent, cruel and ungrateful

words--and his fate was sealed.