The group about Miss Welland made way for him with significant smiles, and after taking his share of the felicitations he drew his betrothed into the middle of the ball-room floor and put his arm about her waist.

韦兰小姐周围的那群人带着意味深长的微笑为他让路，在分享了他的祝福后，他把他的未婚妻拉到舞厅地板中央，用胳膊搂住她的腰。