Гордость и предубеждение (Джейн Остин)
Глава 14
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“You judge very properly,” said Mr. Bennet, — Вы рассуждаете весьма здраво, — сказал мистер Беннет. “and it is happy for you that you possess the talent of flattering with delicacy. — И ваше счастье, что вы обладаете талантом льстить с такой деликатностью. May I ask whether these pleasing attentions proceed from the impulse of the moment, or are the result of previous study?” А позвольте спросить, — рождаются ли у вас эти милые свидетельства внимания в результате мгновенного проблеска мысли или вы их придумываете заблаговременно?

Dictionary: you judge very properly said mr bennet and it is happy for you that you possess the talent of flattering with delicacy may I ask whether these pleasing attentions proceed from the impulse of the moment or are the result of previous study

“They arise chiefly from what is passing at the time, — Обычно они всегда имеют отношение к происходящему. and though I sometimes amuse myself with suggesting and arranging such little elegant compliments as may be adapted to ordinary occasions, I always wish to give them as unstudied an air as possible.” И хотя иногда, ради развлечения, я на досуге занимаюсь изобретением изящных маленьких сюрпризов, которые могут подойти к различным случаям жизни, но, преподнося их, я всегда стараюсь придать им форму экспромта.

Dictionary: they arise chiefly from what is passing at the time and though I sometimes amuse myself with suggesting and arranging such little elegant compliments as may be adapted to ordinary occasions I always wish to give them as unstudied an air as possible

Mr. Bennet's expectations were fully answered. Ожидания мистера Беннета целиком подтвердились. His cousin was as absurd as he had hoped, Глупость кузена вполне оправдала его надежды. and he listened to him with the keenest enjoyment, maintaining at the same time the most resolute composure of countenance, И, слушая гостя с серьезнейшим выражением лица, он от души развлекался. and except in an occasional glance at Elizabeth, requiring no partner in his pleasure. При этом, если не считать редких случаев, когда он бросал взгляд на Элизабет, он вовсе не нуждался в партнере, с которым мог бы разделить удовольствие.

Dictionary: mr bennet's expectations were fully answered his cousin was as absurd as he had hoped and he listened to him with the keenest enjoyment maintaining at the same time the most resolute composure of countenance and except in an occasional glance at elizabeth, requiring no partner in his pleasure

By tea-time, however, the dose had been enough, and Mr. Bennet was glad to take his guest into the drawing-room again, and when tea was over, glad to invite him to read aloud to the ladies. Ко времени вечернего чаепития принятая им доза оказалась, однако, уже настолько значительной, что мистер Беннет был рад спровадить своего кузена в гостиную, попросив его почитать что-нибудь дамам.

Dictionary: by tea-time however the dose had been enough and mr bennet was glad to take his guest into the drawing-room again and when tea was over glad to invite him to read aloud to the ladies
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