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and, according to the instructions, I was obliged to drive her far away, for she was not destined to live in the town, only in the country. So I was exceedingly curious; at first I could hardly stand…. Having waited in this manner almost one hour, until her dresses were packed, her all was put into a very small trunk—one dress only, a few other articles, altogether it seemed nothing. She had only a few books, nothing more; evidently she had poor parents, at least I think so. At once they led her out. I looked at her, such a young girl, she seemed to me almost a child! She had long fair hair plaited in one plait, her cheeks were flushed, but soon afterwards I noticed that she was exceedingly pale during the whole journey. Then such a yearning overwhelmed me; I pitied her so much! so much!…
She began to put on her overcoat and
