Nicholas probably felt the same; he began questioning his brother about his affairs, and Levin was glad to talk about himself because he could do so without any pretence: He told Nicholas of his plans and activities.
Seguramente Nicolás sentía lo mismo y se puso a hacerle preguntas sobre sus asuntos. Y Levin, contento de poder hablar de sí mismo, porque de este modo ya no necesitaba fingir, le expuso sus planes futuros y el sentido de su actividad.