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Chapter 17

           Inthemiddleofthecotillion,havingcompletedoneofthefigures,Natásha,stilloutofbreath,wasreturningtoherseatwhenanotherdancerchoseher.Shewastiredandpantingandevidentlythoughtofdeclining,butimmediatelyputherhandgailyontheman’sshoulder,smilingatPrinceAndrew.

           “I’dbegladtositbesideyouandrest:I’mtired;butyouseehowtheykeepaskingme,andI’mgladofit,I’mhappyandIloveeverybody,andyouandIunderstanditall,”andmuch,muchmorewassaidinhersmile.WhenherpartnerleftherNatásharanacrosstheroomtochoosetwoladiesforthefigure.

           “Ifshegoestohercousinfirstandthentoanotherlady,shewillbemywife,”saidPrinceAndrewtohimselfquitetohisownsurprise,ashewatchedher.Shedidgofirsttohercousin.

           “Whatrubbishsometimesentersone’shead!”thoughtPrinceAndrew,“butwhatiscertainisthatthatgirlissocharming,sooriginal,thatshewon’tbedancinghereamonthbeforeshewillbemarried....Suchasshearerarehere,”hethought,asNatásha,readjustingarosethatwasslippingonherbodice,settledherselfbesidehim.

           Whenthecotillionwasovertheoldcountinhisbluecoatcameuptothedancers.HeinvitedPrinceAndrewtocomeandseethem,andaskedhisdaughterwhethershewasenjoyingherself

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