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Among the different returns of attention which the Jeliagins' musicale have brought them, come several invitations to a large charity ball in the Hotel Continental. Anna is not disinclined to attend it, but has already been invited for the same evening to a dance. But Mascha is going with Madame d'Olbreuse, who, at the last moment, has good-naturedly offered to take her with her.
It is against custom to take such a young girl to this ball; but what is not against custom in Mascha's loveless, unprotected existence?