Framton Nuttel endeavored to say the correct something which should duly flatter the niece of the moment without unduly discounting the aunt that was to come.

弗兰姆顿·纳托绞尽脑汁想找些得体的话来说，盼望既能恰当地奉承眼前的侄女，又不让马上就要下来的姑姑感觉受到轻慢。