But Mrs. Reed, a somber and severe woman, ignores this request for the ten miserable years that Jane spends under her roof. She pampers her own spoiled children and Brings Jane up as little Better than a servant.

• 然而,里德太太是个忧郁、严厉的女人,她无视这一请求,简寄其篱下痛苦度日达十年之久。她对她那些被宠坏了的孩子娇生惯养,但对简则有如对待佣仆。