原文
"I think that's all nonsense," sniffed Marilla. "In my opinion it's the
eatables that matter and not flummery decorations."
"Mrs. Barry had HER table decorated," said Anne, who was not entirely guiltless of the wisdom of the serpent, "and the minister paid her an elegant compliment. He said it was a feast for the eye as well as the palate."
"Well, do as you like," said Marilla, who was quite determined not to be surpassed by Mrs. Barry or anybody else. "Only mind you leave enough room for the dishes and the food."
語彙など
- nonsense:ナンセンス
- sniff:鼻であしらう
- eatable:食べ物
- matter:重要である
- flummery:お追従,戯言
- decoration:飾り付け
- guiltless:罪のない
- serpent:ヘビ
- pay compliments to:〜にあいさつする
- feast:ごちそう
- palate:味覚
- be surpassed:越される