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Volume Two--Chapter Seven. Lane End House.
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Here was another of those impressive square halls, on the other side of the suddenly opened door of Lane End House. But Edwin was now getting accustomed to square halls. Nevertheless he quaked as he stood on the threshold. An absurd young man! He wondered whether he would ever experience the sensation of feeling authentically1 grown-up. Behind him in the summer twilight2 lay the large oval lawn, and the gates which once had doubtless marked the end of Manor3 Lane—now Oak Street. And actually he had an impulse to rush back upon his steps, and bring on himself eternal shame. The servant, however, primly4 held him with her eyes alone, and he submitted to her sway.
The servant bowed her head with a certain condescending7 deference8, as who should say: “Do not let us pretend that they are not expecting you.”
A door to the right opened. Janet was revealed, and, behind her, Charlie. Both were laughing. There was a sound of a piano. As soon as Charlie caught sight of Edwin he exclaimed to Janet—
“Where’s my bob?”
“Charlie!” she protested, checking her laughter.
“Why! What have I said?” Charlie inquired, with mock innocence9, perceiving that he had been indiscreet, and trying to remedy his rash mistake. “Surely I can say ‘bob’!”
Edwin understood nothing of this brief passage. Janet, ignoring Charlie and dismissing the servant with an imperceptible sign, advanced to the visitor. She was dressed in white, and Edwin considered her to be
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ad.sincerely真诚地 | |
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manor
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ecstasy
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distinguished
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eldest
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solicitors
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fortress
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赶紧避开,畏缩( wince的现在分词 ) | |
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varied
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antiquity
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miraculous
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sentimental
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