Eight Cousins - Chapter 16

Bread And Button-Holes, ,"What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?" asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect., ,"Uncle, I want to have some serious conversation with you, if you have time," she said, coming out of a brown study, as if she had not heard his question., , ,Now, as he sat down beside her, she said, very soberly, ,"I've been trying to decide what trade I would learn, and I want you to advise me.", ,His life was entirely given up to the educational work. 他的一生统统献给了教育工作。,It is important to meditate on the meaning of life.思考人生的意义很重要 。