Nurse. Come along, my pet. It's time for your rest.
[Exit NURSE with the little boy, R.
Karénin (gets up, walks to the door). This will be Fédya's answer.
Lisa (kissing Karénin). At last, at last we shall know when. (She kisses him.)
[Enter VOZNESÉNSKY L. U.
Karénin. Well?
Secretary. He's not there, sir.
Karénin. Not there? He's not signed the petition, then?
Secretary. No. But here is a letter addressed to you and Elizaveta Protosova.
[Takes letter from his pocket and gives it to KARÉNIN.