He readily assured her of his secrecy—again expressed his sorrow for her distress, wished it a happier conclusion than there was at present reason to hope, and leaving his compliments forher relations, with only one serious, parting, look, went away.

他立刻答应替她保守秘密，又重新说他非常同情她的苦痛，希望这一件事会得到比较圆满的结局，不至于像现在所想象的这样糟糕，又请她代为问候她家里人，然后郑重地望了她一眼，便告辞了。