Night and Day Virginia Woolf Chapter 29 Đây là một tác phẩm anh ngữ nổi tiếng với những từ vựng nâng cao chuyên ngành văn chương. Nhằm giúp các bạn yêu thich tiếng anh luyện tập và củng cố thêm kỹ năng đọc tiếng anh . | Night and Day Virginia Woolf Chapter 29 Between twelve and one that Sunday night Katharine lay in bed not asleep but in that twilight region where a detached and humorous view of our own lot is possible or if we must be serious our seriousness is tempered by the swift oncome of slumber and oblivion. She saw the forms of Ralph William Cassandra and herself as if they were all equally unsubstantial and in putting off reality had gained a kind of dignity which rested upon each impartially. Thus rid of any uncomfortable warmth of partisanship or load of obligation she was dropping off to sleep when a light tap sounded upon her door. A moment later Cassandra stood beside her holding a candle and speaking in the low tones proper to the time of night. Are you awake Katharine Yes I m awake. What is it She roused herself sat up and asked what in Heaven s name Cassandra was doing I couldn t sleep and I thought I d come and speak to you--only for a moment though. I m going home to-morrow. Home Why what has happened Something happened to-day which makes it impossible for me to stay here. Cassandra spoke formally almost solemnly the announcement was clearly prepared and marked a crisis of the utmost gravity. She continued what seemed to be part of a set speech. I have decided to tell you the whole truth Katharine. William allowed himself to behave in a way which made me extremely uncomfortable to-day. Katharine seemed to waken completely and at once to be in control of herself. At the Zoo she asked. No on the way home. When we had tea. As if foreseeing that the interview might be long and the night chilly Katharine advised Cassandra to wrap herself in a quilt. Cassandra did so with unbroken solemnity. There s a train at eleven she said. I shall tell Aunt Maggie that I have to go suddenly. I shall make Violet s visit an excuse. But after thinking it over I don t see how I can go without telling you the truth. She was careful to abstain from looking in Katharine s direction. .
