狄更斯的小说特点 狄更斯双语小说:《董贝父子》第42章Part5

狄更斯双语小说:《董贝父子》第42章Part5  

The Grinder's breath came short and thick with consternation. He tried to protest the purity of his intentions
but could only stare at the smiling gentleman in a stupor of submission
with which the smiling gentleman seemed well enough satisfied
for he ordered him downstairs
after observing him for some moments in silence
and gave him to understand that he was retained in his employment. This was the manner of Rob the Grinder's engagement by Mr Carker
and his awe-stricken devotion to that gentleman had strengthened and increased
if possible
with every minute of his service.
It was a service of some months' duration
when early one morning
Rob opened the garden gate to Mr Dombey
who was e to breakfast with his master
by appointment. At the same moment his master himself came
hurrying forth to receive the distinguished guest
and give him wele with all his teeth.
'I never thought
' said Carker
when he had assisted him to alight from his horse
'to see you here
I'm sure. This is an extraordinary day in my calendar. No occasion is very special to a man like you
who may do anything; but to a man like me
the case is widely different.
'You have a tasteful place here
Carker
' said Mr Dombey
condescending to stop upon the lawn
to look about him.
'You can afford to say so
' returned Carker. 'Thank you.'