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“ Gavrila Ardolionovitch ⁠—persuaded of your kindness of heart, I have determined to ask your advice on a matter of great importance to myself. I should like to meet you tomorrow morning at seven o’clock by the green bench in the park. It is not far from our house. Varvara Ardalionovna, who must accompany you, knows the place well.

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“What on earth is one to make of a girl like that?” said Varia.