15/31 I lied, Boris; but it is useless to tell you that. I knew nothing of Anna until it was too late. I wanted to die." Karlov began to pace furiously, the candle flame springing after him each time he passed it. It rushed to his lips a dozen times but he dared not voice it.Olga.Since Karlov could not be tempted to murder, it would be futile to ask for an additional burden of mental torture. |