Vaguely she knew herself that she was going to pieces in some way. Vaguely she knew she was out of connexion: she had lost touch with the substantial and vital world.

• 朦胧地,她知道自己是渐渐地萎靡凋谢了;朦胧地,她知道自己和一切都没有联系,她已与实质的、有生命的世界脱离关系。