It annoyed her to think that their evening of gaiety had been marred by the mention of wounded soldiers and defence-lines, and she was now determined to use all her charm to dispel the awkward silence that hung over them.

• 她很着急，觉得一个快乐的晚上硬生生地被什么伤兵和战壕点污了。她想施展她特有的魔力挽回这僵局！