The news of their engagement came like an explosion, unexpected and shattering, rocking the town, and even the mildest-mannered women spoke their minds heatedly.

• 她还没有完全从沉思中摆脱出来，他的两只胳臂已经搂住了她，就像许久以前去塔拉的路上，他在黑暗中搂她得那么紧。