She did not want strife, she blamed him for wanting to quarrel, but unconsciously put herself into an attitude of antagonism.

"Well, you've not been dull?" he said, eagerly and good-humoredly, going up to her.

" What a terrible passion it is--gambling!" "No, I've not been dull; I've learned long ago not to be dull.

Stiva has been here and Levin.