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"Yes, indeed, and doubtless not without some design, having in

view the rapidity of his departure, and all the circumstances

preceding it."

"Good heavens! won't he leave Dounia in peace even here?" cried

Pulcheria Alexandrovna.

"I imagine that neither you nor Avdotya Romanovna have any

grounds for uneasiness, unless, of course, you are yourselves

desirous of getting into communication with him. For my part I am

on my guard, and am now discovering where he is lodging."

"Oh, Pyotr Petrovitch, you would not believe what a fright you

have given me," Pulcheria Alexandrovna went on: "I've only seen

him twice, but I thought him terrible, terrible! I am convinced

that he was the cause of Marfa Petrovna's death."