狄更斯小说改编系列 狄更斯双语小说:《董贝父子》第39章Part2

狄更斯双语小说:《董贝父子》第39章Part2  

'Captain Gills
it's very kind of you
' retorted Mr Toots. 'I'm much obliged to you. Upon my word and honour
Captain Gills
it would be a charity to give me the pleasure of your acquaintance. It really would.'
'You see
brother
' argued the Captain slowly
'I don't know you.
'But you never can know me
Captain Gills
' replied Mr Toots
steadfast to his point
'if you don't give me the pleasure of your acquaintance.
The Captain seemed struck by the originality and power of this remark
and looked at Mr Toots as if he thought there was a great deal more in him than he had expected.
'Well said
my lad
' observed the Captain
nodding his head thoughtfully; 'and true. Now look'ee here: You've made some observations to me
which gives me to understand as you admire a certain sweet creetur. Hey?'
'Captain Gills
' said Mr Toots
gesticulating violently with the hand in which he held his hat
'Admiration is not the word. Upon my honour
you have no conception what my feelings are. If I could be dyed black
and made Miss Dombey's slave
I should consider it a pliment. If
at the sacrifice of all my property
I could get transmigrated into Miss Dombey's dog - I - I really think I should never leave off wagging my tail. I should be so perfectly happy
Captain Gills!'
Mr Toots said it with watery eyes
and pressed his hat against his bosom with deep emotion.