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VIII
ANIUTA
Shortly after the Rajevskis had gone to live
in the country, the Polish revolt took place, and
its waves were bound to touch Palibino, which
lay on the border between Russia and Lithuania.
Most of the wealthy landowners were Poles.
Several of these were more or less compromised;
some had their property confiscated, and nearly
all were heavily fined. A great number left
their homes voluntarily and went abroad.
During the first years which succeeded the revolt,
there were scarcely any young people in these
parts. Only children and old people were left
—poor timid creatures who were afraid of their
own shadows; besides a few civil officials,
merchants, and small proprietors.
Under these circumstances, life in the country
could not be cheerful to a young girl like
Aniuta, especially as she did not care for any of
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