"Had I known as much half an hour ago--But since I AM here,"--speaking with a forced vivacity as he returned to his seat--"what does it signify?--For once, Miss Dashwood--it will be the last time, perhaps--let us be cheerful together.--I am in a fine mood for gaiety.-- Tell me honestly"--a deeper glow overspreading his cheeks--"do you think me most a knave or a fool?"
Pero ya que estoy aquí -habló con forzada vivacidad mientras volvía a la mesa-, ¿qué importa? Por esta vez, señorita Dashwood... quizá sea la última vez... alegrémonos juntos.