Audiobook Dictation: “A fresh, wholesome looking boy, was…”

A fresh, wholesome looking boy, was Tom Gates, with steady gray eyes, an intelligent forehead, but a sensitive, rather weak mouth.

Tom Gates era um rapaz de aspeto fresco e saudável, de olhos cinzentos firmes, testa inteligente, mas boca sensível, um tanto fraca.

He was of sturdy, athletic build and dressed neatly in a suit that was of coarse material but well brushed and cared for.

Tinha uma constituição robusta e atlética e vestia com asseio um fato de tecido grosseiro, mas bem escovado e cuidado.

Kenneth decided that he was ill at ease and in a state of dogged self-repression.

Kenneth concluiu que ele estava pouco à vontade e num estado de obstinada repressão de si mesmo.

"We have heard something of your story," said Kenneth, "and are interested in it.

— Ouvimos algo da sua história — disse Kenneth — e estamos interessados.

"Lucy is very proud.

— A Lucy é muito orgulhosa.

"Yes; she'll worry about me, I know.

— Sim; ela vai preocupar-se comigo, eu sei.

"Would you like that?" asked Beth.

— Gostaria disso? — perguntou Beth.

"No, indeed," he replied, frankly.

— De modo nenhum — respondeu ele com franqueza.

"But it will be best that way.

— Mas será o melhor.

I had to stand by Lucy--she's so sweet and gentle, and so sensitive.

Eu tinha de apoiar a Lucy... ela é tão doce e meiga, e tão sensível.