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German mathematician, with whom Sonia had
made acquaintance in Berlin, were also staying
there; the latter helped her with the German
edition of her work.
On visiting her there after my return from
abroad, I was struck by finding her look younger
and prettier than before. First I thought it was
because she had left off mourning, for black did
not suit her at all, and she hated wearing it.
The light blue dress set off her complexion to
great advantage, and she had curled her rich
chestnut hair.
But the change was not outward only. I even
noticed that her sadness had given way to the
overflowing gaiety which was the other side of
her character, and which I saw for the first time
now. During these periods she was exuberant
with life and spirit; half sarcastic, half
good-natured jokes were showering down constantly;
she would fling out the boldest paradoxes, and
if you were not quick of retort you had better
hold your tongue on those occasions, for she did
not leave you time for reflection.
At the same time she was preparing her
lectures for the next term, which she delivered
before the young German, whom she called her
experimental rabbit (Versuchskaninchen), a part
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