'My dear Madam, ' he replied, 'this invitation is particularly gratifying, because it is what I have been hoping to receive; and you may be very certain that I shall avail myself of it as soon as possible'.
" 亲爱的太太,承蒙邀约,不胜感激,我也正希望能领受这份盛意;请你放心,我一有空就来看你们。"