None of her directions could be carried out without alteration, and the alterations were made by Karenin's valet, Korney, who now imperceptibly directed the whole household. Quietly and tactfully, while helping his master dress, he would inform him of anything that was necessary.
Tutto quello che veniva ordinato da lei doveva esser cambiato, perché non era eseguibile, e lo cambiava Kornej, il maggiordomo di Aleksej Aleksandrovic, che, senza farsi notare da nessuno, conduceva tutta la casa di Karenin con calma e prudenza, riferendo l’indispensabile mentre il padrone si vestiva.