(The unfortunate little Bill had left off writing on his slate with one finger, as he found it made no mark; but he now hastily began again, using the ink, that was trickling down his face, as long as it lasted.)
(La infeliz Lagartija había renunciado ya a escribir en su pizarra con el dedo, porque se dio cuenta de que no dejaba marca, pero ahora se apresuró a empezar de nuevo, aprovechando la tinta que le caía chorreando por la cara, todo el rato que pudo).