She would have ready in her hand some money to give to the hall-porter and the footman, in order that they should let her in. Without raising her veil she would say she had been sent by Serezha's godfather to wish him many happy returns of the day and that she was to put the toys by his bedside.
Avrebbe avuto in mano del denaro per il portiere e per il servo che l’avrebbero lasciata passare, e, senza sollevare il velo, avrebbe detto che veniva da parte del padrino di Serëza e che aveva l’incarico di lasciare i giocattoli accanto al letto del bambino.