董贝父子中董贝的形象 双语小说连载:《董贝父子》第六章 Part 3

双语小说连载:《董贝父子》第六章 Part 3  

In spite of the double disappointment
it was impossible to regard in the light of a failure a visit which was greeted with such a reception; so the sisters talked hopefully about family matters
and about Biler
and about all his brothers and sisters: while the black-eyed
having performed several journeys to Banbury Cross and back
took sharp note of the furniture
the Dutch clock
the cupboard
the castle on the mantel-piece with red and green windows in it
susceptible of illumination by a candle-end within; and the pair of small black velvet kittens
each with a lady's reticule in its mouth; regarded by the Staggs's Gardeners as prodigies of imitative art. The conversation soon being general lest the black-eyed should go off at score and turn sarcastic
that young lady related to Jemima a summary of everything she knew concerning Mr. Dombey
his prospects
family
pursuits
and character. Also an exact inventory of her personal wardrobe
and some account of her principal relations and friends. Having relieved her mind of these disclosures
she partook of shrimps and porter
and evinced a disposition to swear eternal friendship.
Little Florence herself was not behind-hand in improving the occasion; for
being conducted forth by the young Toodles to inspect some toad-stools and other curiosities of the Gardens
she entered with them
heart and soul
on the formation of a temporary breakwater across a small green pool that had collected in a corner. She was still busily engaged in that labor
when sought and found by Susan; who
such was her sense of duty
even under the humanizing influence of shrimps
delivered a moral address to her (punctuated with thumps) on her degenerate nature
while washing her face and hands; and predicted that she would bring the grey hairs of her family in general
with sorrow to the grave. After some delay
occasioned by a pretty long confidential interview above stairs on pecuniary subjects
beeen Polly and Jemima
an interchange of babies was again effected - for Polly had all this timeretained her own child
and Jemima little Paul - and the visitors took leave.
But first the young Toodles
victims of a pious fraud
were deluded into repairing in a body to a chandler's shop in the neighbourhood
for the ostensible purpose of spending a penny; and when the coast was quite clear
Polly fled: Jemima calling after her that if they could only go round towards the City Road on their way back
they would be sure to meet little Biler ing from school.
但是首先是把年轻的图德尔们（他们是一个意向善良的骗局的牺牲品）哄骗到一个邻近的零售店里去，表面上的理由是让他们把一个便士在那里花掉。障碍一经排除，波利就拔脚逃走了；杰迈玛在她的后面大声叫喊说，她们回去时只要稍稍绕点路，沿着去城里的路走，那就一定会遇上放学回来的小拜勒的。
'Do you think that we might make time to go a little round in that direction
Susan?' inquired Polly
when they halted to take breath.
'Why not
Mrs. Richards?' returned Susan.
'It's getting on towards our dinner time you know
' said Polly.
But lunch had rendered her panion more than indifferent to this grave consideration
so she allowed no weight to it
and they resolved to go 'a little round.'
注释：1. render vt. 致使；提出；实施；着色；以…回报vi. 给予补偿n. 打底；交纳；粉刷词组：account rendered [经]结欠清单render services 提供服务render an account 报帐；开送账单例句：(1). I must render down this fat; we are short of lard.我得把这块肥肉熬成油，我们正缺猪油。(2). If you'll deliver this parcel
you will render me a great service.如果你把这包东西送去，那就帮我的大忙了。
2. be indifferent to 不在乎……；对……漠不关心例句：(1). I was so excited to see snow that I was indifferent to the cold.我看到雪激动得连寒冷都不在乎了。(2). Many one or little one is indifferent to me.多一个或少一个对我是无关紧要的。
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