狄更斯思想 狄更斯双语小说:《董贝父子》第27章Part 04

狄更斯双语小说:《董贝父子》第27章Part 04  

'Mrs Skewton
' said Mr Dombey
'let me gratify my friend Carker:' Mr Dombey unconsciously emphasised the word friend
as saying "no really; I do allow him to take credit for that distinction:" 'by presenting him to you. You have heard me mention Mr Carker.'
'I am charmed
I am sure
' said Mrs Skewton
graciously.
Mr Carker was charmed
of course. Would he have been more charmed on Mr Dombey's behalf
if Mrs Skewton had been (as he at first supposed her) the Edith whom they had toasted overnight?
'Why
where
for Heaven's sake
is Edith?' exclaimed Mrs Skewton
looking round. 'Still at the door
giving Withers orders about the mounting of those drawings! My dear Mr Dombey
will you have the kindness -
Mr Dombey was already gone to seek her. Next moment he returned
bearing on his arm the same elegantly dressed and very handsome lady whom Mr Carker had encountered underneath the trees.
'Carker - ' began Mr Dombey. But their recognition of each other was so manifest
that Mr Dombey stopped surprised.
'I am obliged to the gentleman
' said Edith
with a stately bend
'for sparing me some annoyance from an importunate beggar just now.'
'I am obliged to my good fortune
' said Mr Carker
bowing low
'for the opportunity of rendering so slight a service to one whose servant I am proud to be.'