那是在好久以前的事。

等我发觉我自己开始爱上你的时候，我已是走了一半路了。

——简·奥斯汀《傲慢与偏见》

　　

The more I see of the world, the more I am dissatisfied with it.

　　对这个世界看得越多 我就越不满

　　

In declaring myself thus I'm aware that I will be going expressly against the wishes of my family,my friends, and, I hardly need add, my own better judgement. The relative situation of our families makes any alliance between us a reprehensible connection. As a rational man I cannot but regard it as such myself, but it cannot be helped. Almost from the earliest moments, I have come to feel for you... ..a passionate admiration and regard.which despite my struggles, has overcome every rational objection.I beg you, most fervently, to relieve my suffering and consent to be my wife.

　　不用说也违背我的理智 ，我们两家地位悬殊 结亲一定会被严厉谴责 ，我的理智也无法不这么想 但我没有办法 ，从我们刚认识开始 我就对你产生了… 一份热切的爱幕和感情 , 尽管不断挣扎 我的理性还是被打败了 .我必须热切地恳求你 解除我的痛苦,答应嫁给我 .