" She took off her kerchief and her hat, and catching it in a lock of her black hair, which was a mass of curls, she tossed her head and shook her hair down.

"You are radiant with health and happiness!" said Dolly, almost with envy.

"I?....

Yes," said Anna.

" Merciful heavens, Tanya! You're the same age as my Seryozha," she added, addressing the little girl as she ran in.