She liked nothing better than finding out some obscure and distant connection—there were several of them—and acting the lady bountiful, leaving behind her bewilderment, and too often discontent.

姻亲让她心烦意乱。 她最喜欢的莫过于找出一些隐秘而遥远的联系——其中有好几个——并表现出这位女士的慷慨大方， 抛开她的困惑和经常的不满。