While he was approaching her from behind he observed with joy that she became aware of his approach and was about to turn but, on recognizing him, again addressed her husband.
Mentre si accostava alle spalle di Anna Arkad’evna, notò con gioia ch’ella aveva sentito il suo avvicinarsi e che stava per girarsi, ma che poi, riconosciutolo, si era rivolta nuovamente al marito.