e pet dog. As the two of them become closer and closer the relationship becomes more serious. They often walked in the park together which made their friendship grow stronger each day. "...afterwards he meet her in the square several times a day"(193). After many acquaintances and talks he learns that this woman grew up in Petersburg and married two years previously. "In the evening when the wind had abated they went out on the pier to watch the steamer come in"(195). He soon learns that her name is Anna Sergeyevna. Also she will be staying in Yalta for about a month and she is there to take a well needed rest away from her husband, as he is in need of one too.He begins to make passes at her that she didn't notice at first such as offering to buy her a soft drink or some ice cream. "...Gurov often went into the restaurant and offered Anna Sergeyvna a soft drink or ice cream"(195). As they grow closer they finally go far beyond the limits of a friendship. "Then he looked at her intently, and suddenly embraced her and kissed her on the lips, and the moist fragrance of her flowers enveloped him at once he looked round him anxiously, wondering if anyone had seen them"(196). This sudden move was truly unexpected from the both of them and Gurov was afraid that someone would see them together for he is married as she is too and this is not tolerated in marriage. He is truly crossing the line and realizes that it is dangerous to be with Anna in public, because someone could see them. Anna felt tremendously guilty after this kiss from another man besides her husband. "'It's not right,'she said. 'You don't respect me now, you first of all....'God forgive me,' she said, and her eyes filled with tears. 'It's terrible'"(196). Although she felt horrible she felt just in her actions because of the way that her husband has treated her. Events like these continue on for weeks, up until the day it is time for Anna to go back home to her husband. "...a le...
