原文
"I don't feel as if I wanted any more children to look after than I've
got at present. YOU'RE problem enough in all conscience. What's to be
done with you I don't know. Matthew is a most ridiculous man."
"I think he's lovely," said Anne reproachfully. "He is so very sympathetic. He didn't mind how much I talked--he seemed to like it. I felt that he was a kindred spirit as soon as ever I saw him."
"You're both queer enough, if that's what you mean by kindred spirits," said Marilla with a sniff. "Yes, you may wash the dishes. Take plenty of hot water, and be sure you dry them well. I've got enough to attend to this morning for I'll have to drive over to White Sands in the afternoon and see Mrs. Spencer. You'll come with me and we'll settle what's to be done with you. After you've finished the dishes go up-stairs and make your bed."
語彙など
- at present:ただ今のところ,目下
- in all conscience:正直言って,全くのところ
- ridiculous:おかしな,話にならない
- reproachfully:非難がましく
- sympathetic:思いやりのある
- kindred spirit:同趣味の人,気心の合う人
- queer:奇妙な
- with a sniff:鼻をならして
- attend to:〜に注意を払う
- settle:定める,決める
- make one's bed:ベッドを整える