and Gertrude was absorbed in study of the problem how, in spite of her indifference and her absent attention, she managed to have such a charming manner. That was the manner Gertrude would have liked to have;
eta Gertrudek jakin nahi zukeena-eta horretara jarria zegoen buru-belarri-zera zen: ea nola moldatzen ote zen Eugenia, axola gabe eta arreta beste nonbait zuela egonik ere, hain manera xarmagarriak izateko.