The other guests quickly followed, for it was known that the van der Luydens liked to dine punctually.
其他客人紧接着也到了，因为大家都知道范德卢顿夫妇喜欢准时就餐。
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It was probable that, little as the van der Luydens encouraged unannounced visits, he could count on being asked to dine, and sent back to the station to catch the nine o'clock train;