"I found or devised something for you three weeks ago; but as you seemed both useful and happy here--as my sisters had evidently become attached to you, and your society gave them unusual pleasure--I deemed it inexpedient to break in on your mutual comfort till their approaching departure from Marsh End should render yours necessary."
— Ho pensato a qualche cosa per voi tre settimane fa, ma mi pareva che foste utile qui e contenta, perché le mie sorelle vi vogliono bene; mi parve inutile di rompere la felicità loro e la vostra, finché la loro partenza non lo esigeva.