I lifted Hareton in my arms, and walked off to the kitchen with him, leaving the door of communication open, for I was curious to watch how they would settle their disagreement.

我把哈里顿抱起来，带着他走到厨房去，却把进出的门开着，因为我很好奇，想看看他们怎么解决他们的不愉快。

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And the Silk report says income tax powers should only be devolved if both sides settle a disagreement about "fair funding".

BBC: Wales politics