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This letter must make its way to Emma's feelings. She was obliged, in spite of her previous determination to the contrary, to do it all the justice that Mrs. Weston foretold1. As soon as she came to her own name, it was irresistible2; every line relating to herself was interesting, and almost every line agreeable; and when this charm ceased, the subject could still maintain itself, by the natural return of her former regard for the writer, and the very strong attraction which any picture of love must have for her at that moment. She never stopt till she had gone through the whole; and though it was impossible not to feel that he had been wrong, yet he had been less wrong than she had supposed - and he had suffered, and was very sorry - and he was so grateful to Mrs. Weston, and so much in love with Miss Fairfax, and she was so happy herself, that there was no being severe; and could he have entered the room, she must have shaken hands with him as heartily3 as ever.
She thought so well of the letter, that when Mr. Knightley came again, she desired him to read it. She was sure of Mrs. Weston's wishing it to be communicated; especially to one, who, like Mr. Knightley, had seen so much to blame in his conduct.
`I shall be very glad to look it over,' said he; `but it seems long. I will take it home with me at night.'
But that would not do. Mr. Weston was to call in the evening, and she must return it by him.
`I would rather be talking to you,' he replied; `but as it seems a matter of justice, it shall be done.'
He began - stopping, however, almost directly to say, `Had I been offered the sight of one of this gentleman's letters to his mother-in-law a few months ago, Emma, it would not have been taken with such indifference4.'
He proceeded a little farther, reading to himself; and then, with a smile, observed, `Humph! a fine complimentary5 opening: But it is his way. One man's style must not be the rule of another's. We will not be severe.'
`It will be natural for me,' he added shortly afterwards, `to speak my opinion aloud as I read. By doing it, I shall feel that I am near you. It will not be so great a loss of time: but if you dislike it - '
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v.预言,预示( foretell的过去式和过去分词 ) | |
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adj.非常诱人的,无法拒绝的,无法抗拒的 | |
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heartily
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indifference
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complimentary
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adj.赠送的,免费的,赞美的,恭维的 | |
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alacrity
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disposition
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blessing
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n.祈神赐福;祷告;祝福,祝愿 | |
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honourable
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exertions
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perfectly
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impartial
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judgment
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assent
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intrigue
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finesse
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n.精密技巧,灵巧,手腕 | |
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pervert
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sincerity
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dispense
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confession
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opposition
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unreasonable
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attentively
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adv.聚精会神地;周到地;谛;凝神 | |
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momentary
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withdrawn
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delicacy
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repentance
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nay
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maple
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reconciliation
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amiable
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lessen
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melancholy
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delightful
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deplore
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deduction
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enjoyment
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n.乐趣;享有;享用 | |
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