We were together only during the few days the steamer took from Calcutta to Madras.

我们只是在从加尔各答到马德拉斯的轮船上呆在一起几天。

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We were together only during the few days the steamer took from Calcutta to Madras, but it became quite evident that depth of friendship does not depend upon length of acquaintance.

我们只是在从加尔各答到马德拉斯的轮船上呆了几天，但很明显，友谊的深厚并不取决于认识的长久。

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We were alone together in the house only a few days after the Winchell broadcast when Sandy removed the portfolio from under his bed and carried it into the dining room.

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