But now, with the memory of Melanie standing between her and social ruin, standing like a thin, shining blade, with trust and a fighting light in her eyes, there seemed nothing honest to do but confess.
可现
,一想起媚兰曾经挺身而出,像一把薄薄的发亮的刀子,眼睛里焕发着信任和战斗的
采,毅然保护她不受社会舆论的攻击,她就感到自己只能老老实实地认罪了。