He went on in his blindness, went on being only just.
"If," he said, "you have any further questions to ask, I shall always be at your service.

For the next few days I shall be busy.

The peasants are in a state of discontent verging on rebellion.

We cannot at present arrange for your journey to Tver, but as soon as it is possible I will tell you." He looked at the clock, and made an imperceptible movement toward the door.
Etta glanced up sharply.

She did not seem to be breathing.
"Is that all ?" she asked, in a dull voice.
There was a long silence, tense and throbbing, the great silence of the steppe.
"I think so," answered Paul at length.