But like all men, he forgot that she too must work; and was surprised how she, the poetic, charming Kitty, could, during the very first weeks and even in the first days of married life, think, remember, and fuss about tablecloths; furniture, spare-room mattresses, a tray, the cook, the dinner, and so forth. During their engagement he had been struck by the definiteness with which she declined a trip abroad and decided to go to the country, as if she knew of something that was necessary, and could think of something besides their love.
Pero Levin olvidaba, como todos los hombres, que ella también tenía que trabajar. Y le sorprendía que aquella gentil y poética Kitty pudiera, no ya en las primeras semanas, sino en los primeros días de su vida conyugal, pensar, acordarse y preocuparse de manteles, muebles, colchones para los huéspedes, bandejas, comidas, etc. Ya de novios le había impresionado la firmeza con que Kitty se había negado a hacer el viaje al extranjero, prefiriendo ir al campo, como si pensara ya en algo que era preciso hacer, y pudiese, aparte del amor, pensar en otras cosas.