She had been astonishingly persistent. So earnest an effort was well deserving of a Better reward. On every hand, to her fatigued senses, the great Business portion grew larger, harder, more stolid in its indifference.

• 她这天一直表现出惊人的毅力和顽强,像她这么努力找工作,照理该有个更好的结果。可每次碰壁以后,在她精疲力尽之余,这个大商业区显得越发的高不可攀,冷漠无情了。