tailieunhanh - The Third Violet STEPHEN CRANE CHAPTER 15

The Third Violet STEPHEN CRANE CHAPTER 15 Đây là một tác phẩm anh ngữ nổi tiếng với những từ vựng nâng cao chuyên ngành văn chương. Nhằm giúp các bạn yêu thich tiếng anh luyện tập và củng cố thêm kỹ năng đọc tiếng anh . | The Third Violet STEPHEN CRANE CHAPTER 15 Oh Miss Fanhall What is it Mrs. Truscot That was a great prank of yours last night my dear. We all enjoyed the joke so much. Prank Yes your riding on the ox cart with that old farmer and that young Mr. What s-his-name you know. We all thought it delicious. Ah my dear after all--don t be offended--if we had your people s wealth and position we might do that sort of unconventional thing too but ah my dear we can t we can t Isn t the young painter a charming man Out on the porch Hollanden was haranguing his friends. He heard a step and glanced over his shoulder to see who was about to interrupt him. He suddenly ceased his oration and said Hello what s the matter with Grace The heads turned promptly. As the girl came toward them it could be seen that her cheeks were very pink and her eyes were flashing general wrath and defiance. The Worcester girls burst into eager interrogation. Oh nothing she replied at first but later she added in an undertone That wretched Mrs. Truscot- What did she say whispered the younger Worcester girl. Why she said--oh nothing Both Hollanden and Hawker were industriously reflecting. Later in the morning Hawker said privately to the girl I know what Mrs. Truscot talked to you about. She turned upon him belligerently. You do Yes he answered with meekness. It was undoubtedly some reference to your ride upon the ox wagon. She hesitated a moment and then said Well With still greater meekness he said I am very sorry. Are you indeed she inquired loftily. Sorry for what Sorry that I rode upon your father s ox wagon or sorry that Mrs. Truscot was rude to me about it Well in some ways it was my fault. Was it I suppose you intend to apologize for your father s owning an ox wagon don t you No but- Well I am going to ride in the ox wagon whenever I choose. Your father I know will always be glad to have me. And if it so shocks you there is not the slightest necessity of your coming with us. They glowered at each .