" And what am I going to say to Dolly now? Amuse Kitty by the sight of my wretchedness, submit to her patronizing? No; and besides, Dolly wouldn't understand.

And it would be no good my telling her.

It would only be interesting to see Kitty, to show her how I despise everyone and everything, how nothing matters to me now.

" Dolly came in with the letter.

Anna read it and handed it back in silence.