The countess looked with sad and sternly serious eyes at Prince Andrew when he talked to Natasha and timidly started some artificial conversation about trifles as soon as he looked her way.

Sonya was afraid to leave Natasha and afraid of being in the way when she was with them.

Natasha grew pale, in a panic of expectation, when she remained alone with him for a moment.

Prince Andrew surprised her by his timidity.