for he was on the wrong side of five-and-thirty; but though his face was not handsome, his countenance was sensible, and his address was particularly gentlemanlike.

• 他沉默严肃，不过外貌倒不令人讨厌，尽管玛丽安和玛格丽特认为他一定是个老光棍，因为他已经过了三十五岁。虽说他的面孔不算漂亮，却显得神情明善，颇有绅士气派。