Father looked at Dunya as if he couldn't remember what was happening.

She walked on until she came into the presence of Princess Dunya.

Dunya then poured him another, which he likewise drank to the bottom.

Seeing no sign of my father or Dunya, I did it.

Had Dunya retreated to her room upstairs and Papa gone back to bed?

Did he have any idea that I'd spied him in bed with Dunya?

Sasha looked up at me from Dunya's cot, his brow wrinkled with confusion.

Behind me, Dunya's voice sang out like an angel of mercy.

Surprised by my imperious command, Dunya turned and glared at me.

Very good! Papa caught sight of Dunya carrying two large wide-rimmed bowls of soup.

Whenever the bath water began to cool even slightly, Dunya made it scalding again.

With still no sight or sound of either Papa or Dunya, I moved on.

As if she thought nothing of it, Dunya said lightly, "Sister Vera."

Story of Taj el Mulouk and the Princess Dunya .

She took it and went to Princess Dunya, to whom she gave the letter.

As Dunya wrapped me tightly in towels, I leaned on my sister for support.