英 语 学 习 资 料 1(11)
2023-05-16 来源:百合文库
With his garish ensemble that oozed of opulence and power, he came up to her and sat down beside her.
“I’m so relieved to see you again, my dear Renée. I was afraid you wouldn’t be coming.”
“As a matter of fact,” she replied with a forced smile, “I recently had a nasty fall from my horse and I unfortunately won’t be able to do your musicians honor.”
“No matter. All that matters to me is that you are here. Besides, your injury is allowing me to spend the evening by your side without being interrupted by boys reserving your dance card.”
“Really you can’t just abandon all those young ladies who’re waiting for nothing more than their turn to hang on your arm on the dance floor. Think of Mademoiselle de Pompignac who surely wore that gorgeous opal gown just to catch your eye and who dances like an angel.”
“You’re far too generous my dear. All these young ladies are nothing in comparison to you. Who would ever notice an opal sitting beside a diamond?”
He ran his gaze over her body, and she felt a chill run down her spine.
“I’m so relieved to see you again, my dear Renée. I was afraid you wouldn’t be coming.”
“As a matter of fact,” she replied with a forced smile, “I recently had a nasty fall from my horse and I unfortunately won’t be able to do your musicians honor.”
“No matter. All that matters to me is that you are here. Besides, your injury is allowing me to spend the evening by your side without being interrupted by boys reserving your dance card.”
“Really you can’t just abandon all those young ladies who’re waiting for nothing more than their turn to hang on your arm on the dance floor. Think of Mademoiselle de Pompignac who surely wore that gorgeous opal gown just to catch your eye and who dances like an angel.”
“You’re far too generous my dear. All these young ladies are nothing in comparison to you. Who would ever notice an opal sitting beside a diamond?”
He ran his gaze over her body, and she felt a chill run down her spine.