Anna Karenina — MC OC 4-15-13 INT. THE BALL, MOSCOW— NIGHT Anna watches the dancing. She rejects an offer with a smile. She sees Vronsky who looks up and catches her looking. Anna steals a sidelong glance towards Vronsky but he is no longer there. She looks for him among the dancers -Suddenly, Vronsky is at Anna’s side in a greatcoat and military cap emerging from the fl ickering gloom. She catches her breath. He salutes her Vronsky- Dance with me. Anna- I am not used to being spoken to like that by a man I met once at a railway station. Vronsky- I dare say, but if I’m not to dance with you, I’m getting out of this operetta and going home. Anna- Then, for Kitty’s sake. She gives him her hand. Anna and Vronsky dance slow Anna is fl ushed with pleasure. Vronsky has eyes only for Anna . Anna sees Kitty staring at her. Anna “wakes up.” sober in the instant Anna-. I didn’t know you were …. . Why are you… Vronsky- You know why. I have to be where you are. Anna-This is wrong. If you’re a good man, forget everything that happened, as I will. Vronsky-I’ll never forget a single thing about you, not a word, not a gesture— Anna- That’s enough! Vronsky at door turns and looks at her and then exits The encounter has left her feeling elated and frightened
