I was confirmed in this idea by the fact of her once or twice coming downstairs on very warm sunny afternoons, and being taken by Miss Temple into the garden; but, on these occasions, I was not allowed to go and speak to her; I only saw her from the schoolroom window, and then not distinctly; for she was much wrapped up, and sat at a distance under the verandah.
Era condotta in giardino dalla direttrice, che non mi permetteva di accostarmi a Elena. La vedevo dalla finestra, e anche male, perché era rinvoltata in uno scialle e andava a sedersi sotto il porticato.