Английский язык с миссис Харрис, или платье от Диора
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whether ['weDq], inquired [In'kwaIqd], routinely [ru:'ti:nlI]
The inspector glanced at her sharply once to see whether he was being had; the pink rose on the green hat bobbed at him; he recognized the breed at once. "Hullo," he smiled. "What have you been doing over in Paris?"
" 'Aving a bit of a 'oliday on me own."
The customs man grinned. This was a new one on him. The British char abroad. The mop-and-broom business must be good, he reflected, then inquired routinely: "Bring anything back with you?"
Mrs. Harris grinned at him (миссис Харрис усмехнулась ему). " 'Aven't I just (а как же)? A genuine Dior dress called "Temptytion" in me bag 'ere (настоящее
The inspector laughed (инспектор рассмеялся). It was not the first time he had encountered the London char's sense of humor (это не был первый раз, /когда/ он столкнулся с чувством юмора лондонской уборщицы). "You'll be the belle of the ball with it (вы будете королевой бала с ним = в нем), I'll wager (держу пари)", he said (сказал он), and made a mark with a piece of chalk on the side of the case (и сделал отметку кусочком мела на стенке чемодана). Then he sauntered off and presented his card to the next passenger (затем он /неспешно/ ушел и предъявил свою карточку следующему пассажиру; to saunter — идти медленной походкой; гулять, прогуливаться, прохаживаться) whose luggage was ready (чей багаж был готов).
laughed [lAft], encounter [In'kauntq], luggage ['lAgIdZ]
Mrs. Harris grinned at him. " 'Aven't I just? A genuine Dior dress called "Temptytion" in me bag 'ere. Five 'undred quid it cost. 'Ow's that?"
The inspector laughed. It was not the first time he had encountered the London char's sense of humor. "You'll be the belle of the ball with it, I'll wager," he said, and made a mark with a piece of chalk on the side of the case. Then he sauntered off and presented his card to the next passenger whose luggage was ready.
Mrs. Harris picked up her bag and walked (миссис Харрис подняла свою сумку и пошла) — not ran, though it was a great effort not to bolt (не побежала, хотя было трудно сдержаться и не рвануть; bolt — стрела, особенно арбалетная стрела; to bolt — быстро двигаться; нестись стрелой, убегать; удирать, давать деру, рвать когти) — to the exit and down the escalator to freedom (к выходу и вниз по эскалатору на свободу). She was filled not only with a sense of relief (она была переполнена не только чувством облегчения), but righteousness as well (но так же и правоты/справедливости). She had told the truth (она сказала правду). If, as Mme. Colbert had said (если, как сказала мадам Кольбер), the customs officer chose not to believe her (таможенный инспектор предпочел не поверить ей; to choose — выбрать; предпочесть), that was not her fault (это не было ее виной).
escalator ['eskqleItq], relief [rI'li:f], righteousness ['raItSqsnIs]
Mrs. Harris picked up her bag and walked — not ran, though it was a great effort not to bolt — to the exit and down the escalator to freedom. She was filled not only with a sense of relief, but righteousness as well. She had told the truth. If, as Mme. Colbert had said, the customs officer chose not to believe her, that was not her fault.
THIRTEEN (13)
Thus it was that at four o'clock in the afternoon (итак, это было в четыре часа пополудни) of a lovely London spring day (прекрасного лондонского весеннего дня), the last obstacle hurdled (последнее препятствие /было/ преодолено), and with "Temptation" safe and sound in her possession (и с «Искушением», невредимым и неиспорченным = целым и невредимым /было/ в ее владении), Mrs. Harris found herself standing outside of Waterloo Air Station (миссис
obstacle ['Obstqkl], hurdle [hq:dl], conscience ['kOnSqns]
Thus it was that at four o'clock in the afternoon of a lovely London spring day, the last obstacle hurdled, and with "Temptation" safe and sound in her possession, Mrs. Harris found herself standing outside of Waterloo Air Station home at last. And but one thing was troubling her conscience. It was the little matter of Miss Pamela Penrose, the actress, and her flat.
Her other clients were all wealthy (ее другие клиенты были все богатыми), but Miss Penrose was poor and struggling (а мисс Пенроуз была бедной и пробивающейся = стремящейся чего-то достичь). What if Mrs. Butterfield hadn't coped properly (что если миссис Баттерфилд не справилась должным образом)? It was yet early (было еще рано). The keys to the flat were in her new crocodile handbag (ключи от квартиры были в ее новой сумке из крокодиловой кожи), now emerged from the suitcase (теперь вынутой из чемодана). Mrs. Harris said to herself (миссис Харрис сказала себе): "Lord love the poor dear (Господь да благословит: «любит» эту бедняжку). It's early yet (еще рано). Maybe she's got to entertain some nobs (возможно, она готовится принимать каких-либо влиятельных людей). I'll just drop by 'er flat (я только зайду в ее квартиру: to drop by — зайти) and surprise 'er by tidying up a bit (и удивлю ее, прибравшись немного)". She caught the proper bus (она успела на нужный автобус; to catch — поймать) and shortly afterwards was in the mews (и вскоре после этого была на месте: «в конюшне, переделанной под жилье»), inserting her key in the door (вставляя свой ключ в дверь).
emerged [I'mq:dZd], early ['q:lI], entertain ["entq'teIn]
Her other clients were all wealthy, but Miss Penrose was poor and struggling. What if Mrs. Butterfield hadn't coped properly? It was yet early. The keys to the flat were in her new crocodile handbag, now emerged from the suitcase. Mrs. Harris said to herself: "Lord love the poor dear. It's early yet. Maybe she's got to entertain some nobs. I'll just drop by 'er flat and surprise 'er by tidying up a bit". She caught the proper bus and shortly afterwards was in the mews, inserting her key in the door.
No sooner had she the street door open (едва она открыла парадную дверь) than the sound of the girl's sobs reached to her (как звук рыданий девушки донесся до нее; to reach — достигать), causing Mrs. Harris to hurry up the stairs (заставив миссис Харрис поторопиться вверх по лестнице) and into the tiny living room (и в крохотную гостиную), where she came upon Miss Penrose lying face down upon her couch (где она натолкнулась на мисс Пенроуз, которая лежала лицом вниз на кушетке) crying her eyes out (и горько рыдала: «выплакивая свои глаза»).
Mrs. Harris went to her (миссис Харрис подошла к ней), laid a sympathetic hand upon a shaking shoulder and said (положила сочувствующую руку на сотрясающееся плечо и сказала): "Now, now, dearie, what's the matter (ну, ну, милочка, в чем дело)? It can't be as bad as all that (не может быть все плохо до такой степени). If you're in trouble (если вы в беде) maybe I can help you (может быть, я могу помочь вам)."
causing ['kLzIN], sympathetic ["sImpq'TetIk], trouble [trAbl]