14 The Painting

CHAPTER 14 The Painting Oliver was happy for the first time. His life with Mr. Brownlow was wonderful. He and the old gentleman often sat together in the study reading. Mr. Brownlow even helped Oliver learn his multiplication tables. "We'll send you to school in the fall, Oliver," he said. "Just as soon as you are ready." "I'd like that very much, sir," Oliver said. "There wasn't much time in the workhouse for school. I can read a bit because some of the older boys taught me."

第十四章绘画奥利弗第一次感到高兴。 他和布朗罗先生的生活很美好。 他和那位老先生经常坐在书房里读书。 布朗罗先生甚至帮助奥利弗学习乘法表。 “秋天我们送你去上学，奥利弗，”他说。 “等你准备好了就去。” “我很乐意，先生，”奥利弗说。 “在济贫院上学的时间不多。 我能读一点，因为一些年长的男孩教过我。”

Mr. Brownlow and Mrs. Bedwin were very fond of Oliver. The boy was a wonderful addition to their household. Mr. Brownlow thought there was something familiar about Oliver. He was certain that Oliver reminded him of someone. One afternoon, Mr. Brownlow pointed to a painting above the fireplace. "Tell me something, Oliver," he said. "Does the woman in the painting look familiar to you?" "I've noticed that before, sir," Oliver replied. He stood before the painting and examined it closely. "It's funny, but she looks a bit like me." He looked to Mr. Brownlow. "She is very pretty, though. Who is she?" he asked. Mr. Brownlow looked sad. "It's a very long story, I'm afraid, and not a very happy one." He put a hand on Oliver's shoulder. They both looked up at the painting. "A very good

布朗罗先生和贝德温太太非常喜欢奥利弗。 这个男孩是他们家的新成员。 布朗罗先生觉得奥利弗有些眼熟。 他确信奥利弗使他想起了某个人。 一天下午，布朗罗指着壁炉上方的一幅画。 “告诉我，奥利弗，”他说。 “你觉得画中的女人眼熟吗？”“我以前注意到过，先生。”奥利弗回答。 他站在画前仔细端详着。 “这很有趣，但她看起来有点像我。” 他望着布朗罗先生。 “不过她很漂亮。 她是谁？”他问。布朗罗先生看起来很伤心。 “恐怕这是一个很长的故事，而且不是一个很愉快的故事。” 他把手放在奥利弗的肩膀上。 他们俩都抬头看着那幅画。 “非常好。

friend of mine gave me the painting shortly before he died. It's a picture of a young woman he loved very much."

这幅画是我的一个朋友在去世前不久送给我的。 这是一张他深爱的年轻女子的照片。”

"What happened to her?" Oliver asked. Mr. Brownlow looked down at Oliver. He ruffled the boy's hair. "I'm afraid I don't know, Oliver. I don't even know her name." Mrs. Bedwin came into the room with a package. "The bookseller dropped off your order, Mr. Brownlow. Shall I put it on your desk?" "Oh, I have some books to return," Mr. Brownlow said. "Has he already left?" "I'm afraid so," Mrs. Bedwin said. "That's a shame," Mr. Brownlow said. He sounded disappointed. "Let me return them," Oliver said. He was excited to be of some service to Mr. Brownlow. "You've been so kind to me," he said. "Please let me run this errand for you." Mr. Brownlow was not convinced. "Are you sure you're feeling well enough? Do you know the way to the bookstore?" he asked.

“她怎么了？”奥利弗问。 布朗罗先生低下头看着奥利弗。 他把男孩的头发弄乱。 “恐怕我不知道，奥利弗。 我甚至不知道她的名字。” 贝德温太太拿着一个包裹走进房间。 “书商送来了您订的书，布朗罗先生。 我把它放在你的桌子上好吗？”“哦，我有些书要还，”布朗罗先生说。 “他已经走了吗？”“恐怕是这样，”贝德温太太说。 “真可惜，”布朗罗说。 他听起来很失望。“让我把它们还回去。”奥利弗说。 他很高兴能对布朗罗先生有所帮助。 “你对我太好了，”他说。 “请让我替你办这件事吧。” 布朗罗先生并不服气。 “你确定你感觉很好吗？” 你知道去书店的路吗？”他问。

"I feel fine, sir," Oliver said. "As good as I ever have. I won't get lost, either. I swear." "All right, then," Mr. Brownlow laughed. "You can run this errand for me." Mr. Brownlow wrapped up the books with paper and string. He gave them to Oliver along with a five-pound note. "Pay my bill at the bookstore and bring me back the change," he said. Mr. Brownlow looked at the boy's sweet face. It was truly remarkable how much Oliver looked like the woman in the painting. "I'll be back shortly," Oliver said brightly. As he ran out the front door he yelled, "Good-bye, Mr. Brownlow! Good-bye,Mrs. Bedwin!"

“我感觉很好，先生。”奥利弗说。 “和以前一样好。我也不会迷路的。 我发誓。”“那好吧，”布朗罗先生笑着说。 “你可以替我办这件事。” 布朗罗先生用纸和绳子把书包起来。 他把它们和一张五英镑的钞票一起交给了奥利弗。 他说：“去书店结账，把找零给我。” 布朗罗先生看着男孩可爱的脸。 奥利弗和画中的女人长得真像极了。 “我很快就回来。”奥利弗欢快地说。 他跑出前门时喊道：“再见，布朗罗先生！再见,女士。 Bedwin !”