They were quietly occupied in dropping melted wax into water and watching the shadows of the shapes it assumed, when they heard the noise of steps in the vestibule, and the voices of people arriving.

• 她们正在慢慢地倒出蜡烛油，当接待室传来一些来客的步履声和说话声的时候，她们就望着几个走出去的人影。