原文
"I'm sure I hope so," said Marilla skeptically.
But Matthew, who had been sitting mutely in his corner, laid a hand on Anne's shoulder when Marilla had gone out.
"Don't give up all your romance, Anne," he whispered shyly, "a little of it is a good thing--not too much, of course--but keep a little of it, Anne, keep a little of it."
語彙など
- skeptically:懐疑的に
- mutely:黙って
- give up:〜をあきらめる
- whisper:ささやく
- shyly:恥ずかしそうに