原文
"No," said Marilla slowly, "I'm not trying to excuse her. She's been
very naughty and I'll have to give her a talking to about it. But we
must make allowances for her. She's never been taught what is right. And
you WERE too hard on her, Rachel."
Marilla could not help tacking on that last sentence, although she was again surprised at herself for doing it. Mrs. Rachel got up with an air of offended dignity.
語彙など
- excuse:許す
- naughty:(品行･行儀が)悪い
- make allowance:大目に見る
- be hard on:〜に厳しい
- can not help 〜ing:〜せずにはいられない
- tack on:追加する
- air:様子
- offended:感情を害した,傷つけられた
- dignity:尊厳,体面