"Is there anyone we have not met? My wife and I are like white wolves--everyone knows us," answered Korsunsky.

" A waltz, Anna Arkadyevna?" "I don't dance when it's possible not to dance," she said.

"But tonight it's impossible," answered Korsunsky.

At that instant Vronsky came up.

"Well, since it's impossible tonight, let us start," she said, not noticing Vronsky's bow, and she hastily put her hand on Korsunsky's shoulder.