The Young Miner or Tom Nelson in California
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CHAPTER XXXI. BIDDING FOR THE FARM.

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 "I apprehend," said the squire1 to his brother-in-law the next morning, "that we shall get the farm at our own price."
 
"I hope we shall, squire," said the poor relative, deferentially2. "I suppose this man Nelson is sorry to part with it."
 
"Of course; he charges me with meanness, oppressing the poor, and so on; but of course I don't mind that. It's a matter of business; as I told him."
 
"To be sure."
 
"I am not to be moved by sentimental3 considerations. Business is business; but he won't see it in that light."
 
"You consider the farm worth considerable more than the amount of the mortgage, of course?"[Pg 278]
 
"It is worth four thousand dollars, in my opinion," said the squire, complacently4.
 
"If you get it for twenty-two hundred, it will be an excellent bargain."
 
"Father," exclaimed Sinclair, entering the breakfast-room, rather hurriedly, "Tom Nelson has got home."
 
"Where did you hear this, my son?" asked Squire Hudson, in surprise.
 
"At the store. He got home by coach last evening."
 
"Got discontented, I suppose," said the squire, in a tone of triumph. "I thought that was how it would turn out. He can't expect me to advance money to take him out there again."
 
"I wish you would let me go," said Sinclair.
 
"Some day I may take a trip out there with you, my son. Have you seen Thomas?"
 
"No, he keeps mighty5 close. He hasn't even been round at the store."
 
"He is ashamed to show himself, I suppose. He will have to work on the farm—on a farm again."[Pg 279]
 
"I suppose that will be a hard pill for him to swallow," said Sinclair.
 
"No doubt. He is poor and proud, like his father before him. I am glad of one thing,—that I am sure of getting back the two hundred dollars I advanced for his journey. I wonder where he raised money to get back."

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1 squire 0htzjV     
n.护卫, 侍从, 乡绅
参考例句：
  • I told him the squire was the most liberal of men.我告诉他乡绅是世界上最宽宏大量的人。
  • The squire was hard at work at Bristol.乡绅在布里斯托尔热衷于他的工作。
2 deferentially 90c13fae351d7697f6aaf986af4bccc2     
adv.表示敬意地，谦恭地
参考例句：
  • "Now, let me see,'said Hurstwood, looking over Carrie's shoulder very deferentially. “来，让我瞧瞧你的牌。”赫斯渥说着，彬彬有礼地从嘉莉背后看过去。 来自英汉文学 - 嘉莉妹妹
  • He always acts so deferentially around his supervisor. 他总是毕恭毕敬地围着他的上司转。 来自互联网
3 sentimental dDuzS     
adj.多愁善感的，感伤的
参考例句：
  • She's a sentimental woman who believes marriage comes by destiny.她是多愁善感的人，她相信姻缘命中注定。
  • We were deeply touched by the sentimental movie.我们深深被那感伤的电影所感动。
4 complacently complacently     
adv. 满足地, 自满地, 沾沾自喜地
参考例句：
  • He complacently lived out his life as a village school teacher. 他满足于一个乡村教师的生活。
  • "That was just something for evening wear," returned his wife complacently. “那套衣服是晚装，"他妻子心安理得地说道。 来自英汉文学 - 嘉莉妹妹
5 mighty YDWxl     
adj.强有力的；巨大的
参考例句：
  • A mighty force was about to break loose.一股巨大的力量即将迸发而出。
  • The mighty iceberg came into view.巨大的冰山出现在眼前。
6 tangible 4IHzo     
adj.有形的，可触摸的，确凿的，实际的
参考例句：
  • The policy has not yet brought any tangible benefits.这项政策还没有带来任何实质性的好处。
  • There is no tangible proof.没有确凿的证据。
7 arrogance pNpyD     
n.傲慢，自大
参考例句：
  • His arrogance comes out in every speech he makes.他每次讲话都表现得骄傲自大。
  • Arrogance arrested his progress.骄傲阻碍了他的进步。
8 pompously pompously     
adv.傲慢地，盛大壮观地；大模大样
参考例句：
  • He pompously described his achievements. 他很夸耀地描述了自己所取得的成绩。 来自互联网
9 transparent Smhwx     
adj.明显的，无疑的；透明的
参考例句：
  • The water is so transparent that we can see the fishes swimming.水清澈透明，可以看到鱼儿游来游去。
  • The window glass is transparent.窗玻璃是透明的。
10 perplexed A3Rz0     
adj.不知所措的
参考例句：
  • The farmer felt the cow,went away,returned,sorely perplexed,always afraid of being cheated.那农民摸摸那头牛，走了又回来，犹豫不决，总怕上当受骗。
  • The child was perplexed by the intricate plot of the story.这孩子被那头绪纷繁的故事弄得迷惑不解。
11 farce HhlzS     
n.闹剧，笑剧，滑稽戏；胡闹
参考例句：
  • They played a shameful role in this farce.他们在这场闹剧中扮演了可耻的角色。
  • The audience roared at the farce.闹剧使观众哄堂大笑。
12 impudence K9Mxe     
n.厚颜无耻；冒失；无礼
参考例句：
  • His impudence provoked her into slapping his face.他的粗暴让她气愤地给了他一耳光。
  • What knocks me is his impudence.他的厚颜无耻使我感到吃惊。
13 foaming 08d4476ae4071ba83dfdbdb73d41cae6     
adj.布满泡沫的；发泡
参考例句：
  • He looked like a madman, foaming at the mouth. 他口吐白沫，看上去像个疯子。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • He is foaming at the mouth about the committee's decision. 他正为委员会的决定大发其火。 来自《简明英汉词典》
14 waive PpGyO     
vt.放弃，不坚持(规定、要求、权力等)
参考例句：
  • I'll record to our habitat office waive our claim immediately.我立即写信给咱们的总公司提出放弃索赔。
  • In view of the unusual circumstances,they agree to waive their requirement.鉴于特殊情况，他们同意放弃他们的要求。
15 certifying fb18ddb0ac22a2a37ae82d54cdb1d1e7     
（尤指书面）证明( certify的现在分词 )； 发证书给…； 证明（某人）患有精神病； 颁发（或授予）专业合格证书
参考例句：
  • Signed Commercial in quintuplicate, certifying merchandise to be of Chinese origin. 签署商业发票一式五份，证明产品的原产地为中国。
  • Other documents certifying the truthfulness of the contents of the advertisements. （三）确认广告内容真实性的其他证明文件。
16 thoroughly sgmz0J     
adv.完全地，彻底地，十足地
参考例句：
  • The soil must be thoroughly turned over before planting.一定要先把土地深翻一遍再下种。
  • The soldiers have been thoroughly instructed in the care of their weapons.士兵们都系统地接受过保护武器的训练。
17 discomfited 97ac63c8d09667b0c6e9856f9e80fe4d     
v.使为难( discomfit的过去式和过去分词)；使狼狈；使挫折；挫败
参考例句：
  • He was discomfited by the unexpected questions. 意料不到的问题使得他十分尴尬。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
  • He will be particularly discomfited by the minister's dismissal of his plan. 部长对他计划的不理会将使他特别尴尬。 来自辞典例句

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