Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-08-11

tience with the dissipations Of his tov,
 friends.
 Kitty's parents had mgnv auarrels
 over her prospects. Her mother fa-
 vored the brilliant (yronsky; her father
 sald Levin was worth a thousand
 men," Kitty, herself. had set her
 hSarr on <Vronsky, although fond of
 LeVlh- In due time she experienced
 the pleasing pain of refusing Levin, out to -iler chagrin and deep humilia- tion, the proposal from Vronsky did not materialize. The latter did not dream that his attentions to her were regarded seriously. Poor Kitty met with her crushing disappointment at a large ball when, instead of choosing her as his mazurka partner, Vronsky led out-Madame Karenina!
 In spite of their endeavors to hide the magic glow which enveloped them it was obvious to Kitty, as to others, that Anna and Vronsky had both been touched by the same flaming torch
 Anna Karenina had met her man. She knew it. She was afraid. Her customary serenity deserted her so completely that she left for St. Peters burg the next day, cutting short her visit. The calm routine of her daily life took on a new and attractive as- pect; she longed to see her son--even her husband. But-Vronsky took the same train to St. Petersburg.
 They met constantly in society. Anna called all the forces of reason, prudence, pride, to her aid but she could not conceal the rapture she felt Tn Vronsky's presence. Her intimates became extremely interested. This was. indeed. an affair after their own hearts. According to their code, any thing was proper so long as outward conventions were observed. Karenin coolly pointed out the danger of her course. He assured her he looked upon jealousy "as humiliating and wound ing sentiment" (Anna would have respected some truculent conversa- tion.) His spineless attitude enraged her and by the end of year she and Vronsky had become all in all to each other. They had but one object in life
 
 ito be together.
 Karenin waited for the blow to fall It was finally accomplished by Anna's public exhibition of emotion when Vronsky met with a racing accident. Upon being upbraided by her hus- band, she confessed her love for Vron- sky. Mingled with the pain, Karenin felt sense of relief. He immediately began to plan on getting out of the mud without being splashed. He con sidered duelling. di-1orce, separation Being afrai9 of pistol, he concluded that his services to the government Were too valuable for him to risk his life. The scandal of a divorce might react against himself and separation would throw Anna into Vronsky's arms. The latter was the last thing he wanted. It would not punish Anna. His decision was to allow her to re- main in his home-perhaps resume their old relations. He knew this would make her most unhappy. His justification for this attitude was it's religious significance.
 In the meantime, Levin was trying to forget Kitty by devoting himself to work. He became much interested in uplifting his peasants, who did not ap- preciate his efforts. He reached the conclusion that they had found the way to happiness, but one glimpse of Kitty showed him his error and stirred up his old feeling for her. Kitty's health had so failed after her disap- pointment in Vronsky that she had been sent abroad to take cure. Now, having been restored to health and having new outlook on life, she req lized that it was Levin whom she real ly loved and when he again asked for her hand she gladly consented
 According to Karenin's decision, Anna still had her place as mistress of his household. Karenin was aware that she and Vronsky still maintained their relations, but could do nothing about it. In time Anna gave birth to a daughter and was thought to be dy- ing. Karenin's conduct was magnani- nous, even toward Vronsky's baby. Vronsky attempted suicide through sheer humiliation. But Anna recov- cred, which Karenin had not counted on, and with her returning health came the conviction that Vronsky was the light of life to her. She became so un- happy that. in a moment of weakness, Karenin was prevailed upon to con- sent to divorce, even to take the blame and give her the boy. This generosity she could not accept and, with Vron- sky and her baby, left her husbands home and her son, on that inevitably fatal journey of love without the law.
 They went abroad and at first were radiantly happy. Then Vronsky tired of the aimless life. They returned to Russia and settled in the country. Anna's position became so unbearable to Vronsky. who adored her, that he finally urged her to appeal to Karenin for a divorce. When Karenin refused, owing to various circumstances, mat ters grew worse than ever. Anna