" I know nothing of her except the very best, and I have seen nothing but kindness and affection from her towards myself.

" It was true that as far as she could recall her impressions at Petersburg at the Karenins', she did not like their household itself; there was something artificial in the whole framework of their family life.

"But why should I not receive her? If only she doesn't take it into her head to console me!" thought Dolly.