I had brushed my black stuff travelling-dress, prepared my bonnet, gloves, and muff; sought in all my drawers to see that no article was left behind; and now having nothing more to do, I sat down and tried to rest.
Tenía ya limpios y a punto mi traje negro de viaje, mi sombrero, mis guantes y mi manguito, y había revisado todos mis cajones para asegurarme de que no me dejaba nada.