It was not the joyous laughter which-God knows why-one associates with children. It was mocking and insular, its intent was so denigrate.

• 这不是愉快的欢笑声--只有天知道为什么--孩子不应该发出这种笑声。它是嘲弄、冷漠、抵毁人格的笑声。