I knew you would be upset. I cannot help it, mother dearest. I am made that way and it is no good arguing.

最亲爱的妈妈，我知道这会让您心烦意乱。我天生就是这样一个人，您说服不了我。

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Dearest mother, I really don't see how we're concerned in the matter.

亲爱的妈妈，我真不明白，我们与这件事有什么相干。

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A letter from her mother: My dearest daughter. Today is your sixteenth birthday.

母亲：我最亲爱的女儿，今天，是你十六岁的生日，祝贺你。

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Everyone but the Queen Mother has to stand up when the Queen enters a room - even her nearest and dearest, should they ever be sitting together watching Eastenders or playing Scrabble.

BBC: By BBC News Online's Liz Doig