" That I've been in love with a man who didn't care a straw for me, and that I'm dying of love for him? And this is said to me by my own sister, who imagines that...that...that she's sympathizing with me!...I don't want these condolences and humbug!" "Kitty, you're unjust.

" "Why are you tormenting me?" "But I...quite the contrary...I see you're unhappy..." But Kitty in her fury did not hear her.

"I've nothing to grieve over and be comforted about.