One day he had had company to dinner, and had sent for my portfolio; in order, doubtless, to exhibit its contents: the gentlemen went away early, to attend a public meeting at Millcote, as Mrs. Fairfax informed me; but the night being wet and inclement, Mr. Rochester did not accompany them.
Egyszer, amikor vendégei voltak, felküldött a rajztömbömért; bizonyára meg akarta mutatni látogatóinak. Az urak korán elmentek; mint Mrs. Fairfaxtől megtudtam, valami gyűlésen kellett részt venniük.