Upper Seymour Street.
My dear Friend — That tormenting1 creature, Reginald, is here. My letter, which was intended to keep him longer in the country, has hastened him to town. Much as I wish him away, however, I cannot help being pleased with such a proof of attachment2. He is devoted3 to me, heart and soul. He will carry this note himself, which is to serve as an introduction to you, with whom he longs to be acquainted. Allow him to spend the evening with you, that I may be in no danger of his returning here. I have told him that I am not quite well, and must be alone; and should he call again there might be confusion, for it is impossible to be sure of servants. Keep him, therefore, I entreat4 you, in Edward Street. You will not find him a heavy companion, and I allow you to flirt5 with him as much as you like. At the same time, do not forget my real interest; say all that you can to convince him that I shall be quite wretched if he remains6 here; you know my reasons — propriety7, and so forth8. I would urge them more myself, but that I am impatient to be rid of him, as Mainwaring comes within half an hour. Adieu!
S Vernon
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1 tormenting | |
使痛苦的,使苦恼的 | |
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2 attachment | |
n.附属物,附件;依恋;依附 | |
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adj.忠诚的,忠实的,热心的,献身于...的 | |
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v.恳求,恳请 | |
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5 flirt | |
v.调情,挑逗,调戏;n.调情者,卖俏者 | |
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6 remains | |
n.剩余物,残留物;遗体,遗迹 | |
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n.正当行为;正当;适当 | |
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adv.向前;向外,往外 | |
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