The visitor removed his hat, and the first words were spoken; Elfride prelusively looking with a deal of interest, not unmixed with surprise, at the person towards whom she was to do the duties of hospitality.

来访者脱下帽子，说了第一句话； Elfride 预感到很感兴趣，不无惊讶地看着她要对她履行好客职责的人。