原文
"I am very sorry I can't," said Anne firmly. "I would like to, because
you seem like an interesting lady, and you might even be a kindred
spirit although you don't look very much like it. But it is my duty to
go home to Miss Marilla Cuthbert. Miss Marilla Cuthbert is a very kind
lady who has taken me to bring up properly. She is doing her best, but
it is very discouraging work. You must not blame her because I jumped on
the bed. But before I go I do wish you would tell me if you will forgive
Diana and stay just as long as you meant to in Avonlea."
語彙など
- firmly:きっぱりと
- kindred spirit:気の合う人
- duty:義務
- bring up:育てる
- properly:ちゃんと,きっちりと
- discouraging:元気をくじく
- blame:人を非難する
- forgive:許す
- as long as:〜する限り