“You see I have known him a long time and am also fond of Máshenka, your future sister-in-law.
‘Husbands’ sisters bring up blisters,’
but this one wouldn’t hurt a fly. She has asked me to bring you two together. Tomorrow you’ll go with your father to see her. Be very nice and affectionate to her: you’re younger than she. When he comes, he’ll find you already know his sister and father and are liked by them. Am I right or not? Won’t that be best?”
“Yes, it will,” Natásha answered reluctantly.
VII
Next day, by Márya Dmítrievna’s advice, Count Ilyá Andréevich took Natásha to call on Prince Nikoláy Andréevich. The count did not set out cheerfully on this visit, at heart he felt afraid. He well remembered the last interview he had had with the old prince at the time