Anna Karenina - Part 8

She listened attentively, looking at him over the baby, while she

put back on her slender fingers the rings she had taken off while

giving Mitya his bath.

"And most of all, at there being far more apprehension and pity

than pleasure. Today, after that fright during the storm, I

understand how I love him."

Kitty's smile was radiant.

"Were you very much frightened?" she said. "So was I too, but I

feel it more now that it's over. I'm going to look at the oak.

How nice Katavasov is! And what a happy day we've had

altogether. And you're so nice with Sergey Ivanovitch, when you

care to be.... Well, go back to them. It's always so hot and

steamy here after the bath."