Reed, when there was no company, dined early) the old winter wind had brought with it clouds so somber, and a rain so penetrating, that further outdoor exercise was now out of the question.

• 但自中饭起（因为没有陪客，里德夫人早早吃饭），冬天凛冽的寒风就刮起来，黑云密布，大雨滂沱，根本没法再到户外活动去。