My brother woke from his torpor of astonishment and lifted her up , speaking gently to her , and carried her to Miss Elphinstone . So soon as my brother touched her she became quite still , as if frightened .
Мой брат очнулся от оцепенения изумления, поднял ее, нежно заговорил с ней, и отнес к мисс Эльфинстон. Как только мой брат прикоснулся к ней, она замерла, как будто испуганная.