How they loved him, Vol. 1 (of 3) : $b A novel, Florence Marryat

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by Florence Marryat · 1833–1899

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"How they loved him, Vol. 1 (of 3)" by Florence Marryat is a novel written in the late 19th century. It appears to be a coming‑of‑age society drama centered on Fenella Barrington, a convent‑bred, sensitive, and impulsive girl suddenly recalled to London and confronted with a vain, scheming mother and a world for which she is unprepared. Themes of innocence versus worldliness, maternal neglect, and perilous first attractions emerge early, with compassionate MĂšre Josephine and devoted servant Eliza Bennett as counterweights to Mrs. Barrington’s self‑interest. The opening of the novel unfolds in a serene convent at Ansprach, where Fenella’s warmth and naivetĂ© are revealed as MĂšre Josephine insists she must leave for her health despite her mother’s attempts—via the servant Eliza Bennett—to keep her abroad. Fenella’s tearful farewells lead to a journey through Calais and Dover, where her unguarded innocence surfaces in a frank exchange with a young stranger who has been staring at her. On reaching London, she receives a cool, inconvenient welcome from Mrs. Barrington, who heads out to a dinner engagement and, later that night, coldly plots to send Fenella to Eliza’s humble seaside family in Wales while she pursues prospects at Mentone. Bennett, kinder than her mistress, comforts the heartbroken girl; the next morning brings a prettier surface of maternal charm over the same plan, as talk of shopping gives way to the looming “sea‑air” solution.

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Read time
224 min
Words
49,355
Chapters
25
Paragraphs
1,185
Price
Free
  • English fiction -- 19th century
How they loved him, Vol. 1 (of 3) : $b A novel

‘She is, indeed, ma’am.

«Así es, señora.

I couldn’t help it.

No pude evitarlo.

I had no alternative.

No tenĂ­a alternativa.

The reverend mother declared Miss Fenella required change, and that if I didn’t bring her to England she would send her over in charge of a sister.

La reverenda madre declaró que la señorita Fenella necesitaba cambio, y que si no la traía a Inglaterra, la enviaría a cargo de una hermana.

So I thought it would be cheaper for me to comply; and we came third class all the way.

Así que pensé que sería mås barato para mí cumplir; y vinimos en tercera clase todo el camino.

I knew it would put you out terribly, ma’am, but I couldn’t help it--indeed, I couldn’t.’

Sabía que te molestaría terriblemente, señora, pero no pude evitarlo, de verdad que no».

‘Bennett,’ cried Mrs Barrington tragically, as she sank into a chair, ‘you have ruined all my prospects.’

«Bennett», gritó la señora Barrington trågicamente, mientras se dejaba caer en una silla, «has arruinado todas mis perspectivas».

‘Oh no, ma’am, don’t say that!

«¥Oh, no, señora, no diga eso!

pray don’t--for I’d lay down my life to serve you at any time--as you know well;

Le ruego que no lo diga--porque yo darĂ­a mi vida por servirla en cualquier momento--como usted bien sabe;

but this wasn’t my fault, as Miss Fenella herself will tell you, and when they insisted on it, what could I do but bring her along with me!’

pero esto no fue culpa mía, como la propia señorita Fenella se lo dirå, y cuando insistieron, ¿qué podía hacer yo sino traerla conmigo!»

‘But what am I to do with her?’

«¿Pero qué voy a hacer con ella?»,

exclaimed her mistress.

exclamĂł su ama.

‘Lady Wilson wants to start on Friday, and the Foulkes are coming into these rooms on Monday.

«La señora Wilson quiere partir el viernes, y los Foulkes ocuparån estas habitaciones el lunes.

It’s enough to drive me out of my senses.

Es suficiente para volverme loca.

I believe I’m the most unfortunate woman that was ever born.’

Creo que soy la mujer mås desdichada que haya nacido.»

And real tears of vexation and perplexity began to roll down Mrs Barrington’s painted cheeks.

Y lågrimas reales de vexación y perplejidad comenzaron a rodar por las mejillas pintadas de la señora Barrington.

The sight seemed to move Eliza Bennett powerfully, and she flung herself on her knees beside the lady’s chair.

La visiĂłn pareciĂł conmover poderosamente a Eliza Bennett, y se arrojĂł de rodillas junto a la silla de la dama.

‘Don’t, my dear mistress,’ she said pleadingly; ‘pray don’t give way like that; you might make yourself ill.

«No, querida ama», dijo con sĂșplica; «le ruego que no se desanime asĂ­; podrĂ­a enfermarse.

I will think of some plan for Miss Fenella, by which she sha’n’t interfere with any of yours;

PensarĂ© en algĂșn plan para la señorita Fenella, mediante el cual ella no interfiera con ninguno de los suyos;

only don’t blame me, dear mistress, for what has happened, for I was as helpless in it as the babe unborn.’

solo no me culpe, querida ama, por lo ocurrido, porque estuve tan impotente como el feto en el vientre.»

About the author

Florence Marryat1833–1899

Florence Marryat was an English novelist and actress born in Brighton in 1833.

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Book details

Original language
English
Translation
Spanish, machine translation
Source text
Project Gutenberg #78031
Licence
Public domain worldwide

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