With the exception of Captain Strong, whose invincible good-humour was proof against her sarcasms, the little lady ruled the whole house with her tongue.

• 只有斯特朗上尉，凭着他那战无不胜的随和脾气，对她的嘲笑毫无反应。但是除了他以外，她靠她那张锋利的嘴巴统治着家中的每一个人。