原文
"So they did. But as soon as Gilbert heard that you had applied for it
he went to them--they had a business meeting at the school last night,
you know--and told them that he withdrew his application, and suggested
that they accept yours. He said he was going to teach at White Sands. Of
course he knew how much you wanted to stay with Marilla, and I must
say I think it was real kind and thoughtful in him, that's what. Real
self-sacrificing, too, for he'll have his board to pay at White Sands,
and everybody knows he's got to earn his own way through college. So the
trustees decided to take you. I was tickled to death when Thomas came
home and told me."
語彙など
- apply for:〜に申し込む,〜に応募する
- withdraw:取り下げる
- application:申請
- sacrifice:〜を犠牲にする
- board:食事,食費
- earn one's way through school:自分で働いて学費を払う
- trustee:理事,役員
- be tickled to death:大喜びする,抱腹絶倒する