原文
"You haven't scalded the dishcloth in clean hot water as I told you to
do," said Marilla immovably. "Just go and do it before you ask any more
questions, Anne."
Anne went and attended to the dishcloth. Then she returned to Marilla and fastened imploring eyes of the latter's face. "Well," said Marilla, unable to find any excuse for deferring her explanation longer, "I suppose I might as well tell you. Matthew and I have decided to keep you--that is, if you will try to be a good little girl and show yourself grateful. Why, child, whatever is the matter?"
語彙など
- scald:加熱する,暖める
- dishcloth:ふきん,皿ふき
- immovably:感情に動かされずに
- attend to:〜に取り掛かる
- fasten:固定する
- implore:懇願する
- excuse:口実,弁明
- defer:延期する
- explanation:説明
- might as well:〜して差し支えない
- that is:すなわち
- grateful:感謝している
- whatever is the matter: = what is the matter