For, all the three years, he had carefully avoided her in consequence of that natural cowardice that characterises the stronger sex. Emma went on, with dainty little nods, more coaxing than an amorous kitten

三年来，由于强者天性中的弱点，他总是小心在意地躲开她；现在，艾玛的头在他怀里蹭来蹭去，千娇百媚，胜过一只动情的母猫。