狄更斯的小说特点 狄更斯双语小说:《董贝父子》第42章Part7

狄更斯双语小说:《董贝父子》第42章Part7  

He leaned forward obsequiously
as he made the inquiry
with his chin resting on his hand; and at the same time his eyes went up to the picture
as if he said to it
'Now
see
how I will lead him on!'
Mr Dombey reddened as he answered:
'Mrs Dombey is quite well. You remind me
Carker
of some conversation that I wish to have with you.'
'Robin
you can leave us
' said his master
at whose mild tones Robin started and disappeared
with his eyes fixed on his patron to the last. 'You don't remember that boy
of course?' he added
when the enmeshed Grinder was gone.
'No
' said Mr Dombey
with magnificent indifference.
'Not likely that a man like you would. Hardly possible
' murmured Carker. 'But he is one of that family from whom you took a nurse. Perhaps you may remember having generously charged yourself with his education?'
'Is it that boy?' said Mr Dombey
with a frown. 'He does little credit to his education
I believe.'