"The van der Luydens," said Archer, feeling himself pompous as he spoke, "are the most powerful influence in New York society."

阿切尔自命不凡地说：“范德卢顿夫妇是纽约上流社会最有影响的人物。”

"The van der Luydens," said Archer, feeling himself pompous as he spoke, "are the most powerful influence in New York society. Unfortunately — owing to her health — they receive very seldom."

阿切尔自命不凡地说：“范德卢顿夫妇是纽约上流社会最有影响的人物。不幸的是——由于她的健康原因——他们极少接待客人。”