![]() ![]() To change the subject, the general sizes up Myshkin's samples of calligraphy and is genuinely pleased by them. The general fears trouble but Ganya, Myshkin notices, seems amused by the news of Rogozhin's return. But they are even more surprised to hear that Rogozhin has returned to Petersburg. Then, both Epanchin and Ganya are startled to learn that Myshkin has already heard of Nastasya Filippovna. He notices the anxiety in both men and when he finishes with his sample of penmanship he takes a look at the photograph. Myshkin cannot help overhearing the talk. ![]() ![]() The general and Ganya discuss the portrait and also discuss the coming evening party honoring Nastasya's birthday: At last Nastasya has promised to announce whether or not she will leave Mr. Ganya, the general's secretary, has taken a large photograph of Nastasya Filippovna from his portfolio and shows it to Epanchin. He warms to the young man and questions him about his talents and when Myshkin explains that he is a master of calligraphy, he sets the prince to writing various specimens. He seems so genuinely pleased, however, to have at last met the general and to have talked with him that Epanchin softens. Myshkin confesses that he expected such a reception and prepares to leave. General Epanchin is rather curt to his visitor, assuming that he has come for money, lodging, or both. ![]()
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