He had only taken the time to assure himself of its truth by a second telegram, and had hastened to forestall any less careful, less tender friend in bearing the sad message.

他十万火急流星赶月似地发了另一份电报确认消息的可靠性，就急急忙忙地赶在其他没那么细心的，没那么温柔的朋友前将这个噩耗告诉她。