The door-bell rang, he was admitted; I felt sure of this, for I heard his voice addressing the portress. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特.维莱特.
Some assistance being needed, he demanded it of the cook, a robust, strong-armed womanbut she, the portress, and the nurse instantly fled. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特.维莱特.
Henceforth, on Rosine, the portress, devolved that duty. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特.维莱特.
Paul, with his unwarrantably interfering habits, had taken from the portress, and now delivered it himself. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特.维莱特.