"I, not believe? I?" cried Ladislaus with ardor.
But Miss Anney, who a short time before had asked him whether one could fall in love so soon, became greatly confused and, dropping the reins, began with both hands to set something right on her hat, wishing to cover with them her countenance which glowed like the dawn.
Ladislaus had heaven in his heart, and Marynia, for some time, gazed with her pellucid eyes, now at him and then at Miss Anney, for it was no secret to her that Krzycki was in love up to his ears, and this aroused her curiosity and amused her indescribably.
XII
"See what I received to-day," said Ladislaus, handing Gronski a letter which came with others in the morning mail.
Gronski glanced at it and knit his brow.
"Ah!" he said, "a death sentence."
"Yes."
"With the seal of the P. P. S. They are distributing them quite prodigally."
"Yes, just like the opposite party."