Oliver_Twist
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Hi dear Friends,
What's up?
I have another line in here:
Mr. Knightley, a sensible man about seven or eight-and-thirty, was not only a very old and intimate friend of the family, but particularly connected with it, as the elder brother of Isabella's husband. He lived about a mile from Highbury, was a frequent visitor, and always welcome, and at this time more welcome than usual, as coming directly from their mutual connexions in London. He had returned to a late dinner, after some days' absence, and now walked up to Hartfield to say that all were well in Brunswick Square. It was a happy circumstance, and animated Mr. Woodhouse for some time. Mr. Knightley had a cheerful manner, which always did him good; and his many inquiries after "poor Isabella" and her children were answered most satisfactorily.
I think "mutual connexions in Londan" means "Isabella" who is daughter of Mr.Woodhouse and her marriage to the brother of Mr.Knightley. That make a connection as a relative.
But I am not sure about "Late dinner" and the whole sentence of "He had returned to a late dinner ...".
Please give me a translation or simplified version of the underlined sentences.
Thanks.
What's up?
I have another line in here:
Mr. Knightley, a sensible man about seven or eight-and-thirty, was not only a very old and intimate friend of the family, but particularly connected with it, as the elder brother of Isabella's husband. He lived about a mile from Highbury, was a frequent visitor, and always welcome, and at this time more welcome than usual, as coming directly from their mutual connexions in London. He had returned to a late dinner, after some days' absence, and now walked up to Hartfield to say that all were well in Brunswick Square. It was a happy circumstance, and animated Mr. Woodhouse for some time. Mr. Knightley had a cheerful manner, which always did him good; and his many inquiries after "poor Isabella" and her children were answered most satisfactorily.
I think "mutual connexions in Londan" means "Isabella" who is daughter of Mr.Woodhouse and her marriage to the brother of Mr.Knightley. That make a connection as a relative.
But I am not sure about "Late dinner" and the whole sentence of "He had returned to a late dinner ...".
Please give me a translation or simplified version of the underlined sentences.
Thanks.