She stood before the fire, with her hands lightly clasped in front of her; and her father, leaning back in his chair and looking up at her, made this remark with a placidity that might have been irritating.
她站在火炉前,双手在身前轻轻合拢。她的父亲靠在椅背上,抬头看着她,语气平静地说道,这可能会让人恼火。