It happened—whether by accident or design —that the two of them were left alone after all the others had gone.
碰巧—不知是偶然还是有意安排—其他人走后,只剩下了他们两个人。
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Hareton is gone with some cattle to the Lees, and Zillah and Joseph are off on a journey of pleasure; and, though I'm used to being alone, I'd rather have some interesting company, if I can get it.