The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Mr. Utterson the lawyer had a rough face that never smiled.

Mr. Utterson, l’avvocato, aveva un viso rude che non sorrideva mai.

He was cold and awkward when he talked, and he did not show his feelings.

Era freddo e impacciato quando parlava, e non mostrava i suoi sentimenti.

He was thin, tall, dull, and a little boring, but people still liked him.

Era magro, alto, spento e un po' noioso, ma la gente lo apprezzava lo stesso.

At friendly meetings, when he enjoyed wine, you could see something very human in his eyes.

Negli incontri tra amici, quando gustava il vino, si poteva vedere qualcosa di molto umano nei suoi occhi.

This feeling never showed in his words. It showed on his face after dinner, and also in his kind actions.

Questo sentimento non appariva mai nelle sue parole. Si vedeva sul suo viso dopo cena, e anche nei suoi gesti gentili.

He was very strict with himself.

Era molto severo con se stesso.

When he was alone, he drank gin instead of good wine, to punish himself for liking good wine too much.

Quando era solo, beveva gin invece di buon vino, per punirsi di apprezzare troppo il buon vino.