Of course, Suellen would be certain to tell tales tomorrow, but if all went as Scarlett hoped, the excitement of the family over her engagement to Ashley or her elopement would more than overbalance their displeasure.

• 当然，明天苏伦一定会向她们描述的，不过要是一切都按思嘉所希望的进行，那么她家里因她与艾希礼订婚或私奔而引起的激动，就抵消他们的不快而有余了。