"But, there, Dr. Gaunt declares most positively - so did two other medical gentlemen - that the poor creatures had been dead hours when they was found. Medical gentlemen are always very positive about their evidence. They have to be - otherwise who'd believe 'em? If we'd time I could tell you of a case in which - well, 'twas all because of Dr. Gaunt that the murderer escaped. We all knew perfectly well the man we caught did it, but he was able to prove an alibi as to the time Dr. Gaunt said the poor soul was killed.英文原著 · 《The Lodger》
Waring-Gaunt for the first," said Larry with confidence, "and mother for the second." In neither the one nor the other was Larry mistaken, for Mrs. Waring-Gaunt in a very few minutes discharged both passengers and freight at the Gwynnes' door, and supper was waiting. "We greatly appreciate your kindness, Mrs. Waring-Gaunt," said Dr. Brown, bowing courteously over her hand. "I shall look in upon your brother to-morrow morning. I hardly think there is any great cause for anxiety."
"Oh, thank you, Dr. Brown, I am glad to hear you say that.英文原著 · 《The Major》
Waring-Gaunt, it was really wonderful. I had such a good time and every one was lovely to me. I did not know people could be so kind. But it is good to get back home again to them all, and to you, and to all this." She waved her hand to the forest about her. "And who are up here to-day, and what are you doing?" inquired Mrs. Waring-Gaunt. "In the meantime I am preparing dinner," said the girl with a laugh. "Dinner!" exclaimed Jack Romayne, who had meantime drawn near, determined to rehabilitate himself in the eyes of this girl as a man familiar with the decencies of polite society.英文原著 · 《The Major》
And you know pacifists have this characteristic, that they are always ready to fight."
"Yes," said her sister. "We are always ready to fight for peace. But do not let us get into that discussion now. I shall walk with you a little way."
Arm in arm she and Mrs. Waring-Gaunt walked down the steep trail, Mr. Romayne following behind, leading the horses. As they walked together, Mrs. Waring-Gaunt talked to the girl of her brother.英文原著 · 《The Major》
How splendidly he is looking! Hello, Ernest!" she cried, waving her hand and running forward to meet him, followed by the critical eyes of Jack Romayne. The young man came hurrying toward her. "Kathleen!" he cried. "Is it really you?" He threw down his pole as he spoke and took her hand in both of his, the flush on his fair face spreading to the roots of his hair. "You know Mrs. Waring-Gaunt," said Kathleen to him, for he paid no attention at all to the others. Waring-Gaunt acknowledged Switzer's heel clicks, as also did her brother when introduced.英文原著 · 《The Major》
Waring-Gaunt."
"Surely, surely," replied her husband. "Your advice is wise, as always. I shall just step over to Mr. Waring-Gaunt's immediately."
After Mr. Gwynne's departure, the others sat silent for some moments, their minds occupied with the question raised so abruptly by Nora. "You may as well face it, Mother," said the girl. "Indeed, you must face it, and right now. If this Company goes on with Ernest as secretary, it means that he will necessarily be thrown into closer relationship with our family.英文原著 · 《The Major》
Your old man threw down the gauntlet, had me dress up like Carol Channing only to spit in my eye.美剧 · 《Billions》