I am very fond of picking mushrooms," he said, looking at Varenka; "I think it's a very nice occupation.

" "Oh, we shall be delighted," answered Varenka, coloring a little.

Kitty exchanged meaningful glances with Dolly.

The proposal of the learned and intellectual Sergey Ivanovitch to go looking for mushrooms with Varenka confirmed certain theories of Kitty's with which her mind had been very busy of late.