The boy recoiled a step, and caught his breath, for the thing hit him rather sudden; but the aspect which he took on was very, very respectful.

• 那孩子往后里倒退了一步，并且咽了一口凉气；这才是抽冷子给他一闷棍呢。瞧他脸子上的神气，可真是毕恭毕敬。