Tolstoy drops a longer chapter on us this time. We meet a couple characters:
-Matthew, an old friend and valet of Oblonsky.
Matthew seems to take some measure of delight in the misfortune of his master. Who, by the way, doesn't feel bad about cheating on his wife. He only feels bad about getting caught.
According to the narrator, almost everyone in the house has sided with Oblonsky. Not sure if this is just a sign of the times, or Oblonsky is just that swell of a guy, or his wife is that big of a shrew.
We learn Oblonsky's sister plans to pay a visit. Which is good, because her and the jilted wife are good friends.
Speaking of which -- Matthew also informs Oblonsky that Darya is planning on leaving, moving out. The children's nurse tells Oblonsky to make an effort to mend the fence.
Oblonsky concedes, tells the nurse to beat feet, and he strips naked and lets Matthew dress him.
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