Your habitual expression in those days, Jane, was a thoughtful look; not despondent, for you were not sickly; but not buoyant, for you had little hope, and no actual pleasure.
"La vostra consueta espressione in quei giorni, Jane, era pensosa, ma non afflitta, perché non soffrivate, ma non eravate gaia, perché non avevate gioie né speranze.