简爱
"Where did you live before you came here?" he asked. "I was at Lowood School for eight years,sir." "Eight years!I'm surprised you lasted so long in that terrible place. You know,there is something wonderful in your face.What about your parents?" "They died when I was a baby,sir.I don't remember them." "And your other family?Where are they?" "I have none." "Who told you to come here?" "I put a message in the newspaper,saying I was looking for work as a governess.
surprised adj. 感到惊讶的 vbl. 感到惊讶