The homely version of his christian name on the lips of his friend had touched Stephen pleasantly when first heard for he was as formal in speech with others as they were with him.
Lagunaren ezpainetan bere izenaren lagunarteko aldaera estreinakoz entzuteak atseginez hunkitu zuen Stephen, berak besteekin hizkera formala erabiltzen baitzuen, besteek berarekin bezala.