70集 we cannot be damper, or colder

scamper /ˈskæmpə(r)/  奔跑

moor /mɔː(r)/  荒野

surly /ˈsɜːli/ 脾气坏的

prophecy /ˈprɒfəsi/ 预言

but my companion is impatient, and proposes that we shouldappropriate the dairywoman’s cloak, and have a scamper on the moors, under itsshelter. A pleasant suggestion--and then, if the surly old man come in, he maybelieve his prophecy verified--we cannot be damper, or colder, in the rain thanwe are here.’