They were, in fact, very fine ladies; not deficient in good-humour when they were pleased, nor in the power of being agreeable when they chose it; but proud and conceited.

• 事实上,她们都是非常好的小姐;她们并不是不会谈笑风生,问题是要碰到她们高兴的时候;她们也不是不会待人和颜悦色,问题在于她们是否乐意这样做;可惜的是,她们一味骄傲自大。