She had invited Carrie,not because she longed for her presence,but because the latter was dissatisfied at home,and could probably get work and pay her board here.

• 她邀请嘉莉来，并不是因为想念她，而是因为嘉莉不满意在老家的生活。嘉莉在这里也许可以找份工作，自食其力。