War and Peace, by Leo Tolstoy. Vol 1, Part VI.
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The Countess and Sonia, and the Snuffbox and the Letter
The Count put his ear to the keyhole and listened. At first, he heard the sound of indifferent voices. Then Anna McElovna's voice alone in a long speech. Then both voices together with glad intonations. And then footsteps. The Countess was crying. Why are you crying, Mama? asked Vera. From all he says, one should be glad and not cry. She looked at her reproachfully. And who is it she takes after? Thought the Countess. Nicholas Letter was read over hundreds of times; those who were considered worthy to hear it had to come to the Countess for she did not let it out of her hands. Each time discovered
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